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Sivota PLC
28 April 2023
Sivota Plc
Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2022
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Table of Contents
Company Information 2
Chief Executive Officer report 3
Strategic report 6
Directors' report 18
Directors' remuneration report 31
Report of the Independent Auditors 37
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Income 43
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 44
Parent Statement of Financial Position 45
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity 46
Parent Statement of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity 48
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 50
Parent Statement of Cash Flows 52
Notes to the Financial Statements 54
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Company Information
For the year ended 31 December 2022
Directors Registered Office
Tim Weller - Non-Executive Chairman New London House,
Ziv Ben-Barouch - CEO 172 Drury Lane
Neil Jones - Non-Executive Director, London, England
Secretary WCB 5QR
Auditors Register
Crowe UK LLP Computershare Investor
55 Ludgate Hill Services PLC
London, England The Pavilions
EC4M 7JW Bridgwater Rd
Bristol
BS13 8AE
Financial Adviser & Broker
Canaccord Genuity Limited
88 Wood Street
London, England
EC2V 7QR
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Chief Executive Officer's report for the year ended 31 December
2022
Dear Shareholders,
I am pleased to present the annual report of Sivota Plc for the
year ended 31 December 2022.
Sivota was established to acquire controlling interests in a
diverse range of businesses operating or founded in Israel, with a
focus on across the technology sector.
In May 2022, the Company successfully completed its first major
transaction with the acquisition of a majority stake in Apester, an
innovative Israeli business that provides digital experience
software platforms to brands, publishers, and creators to enable
them to publish and monetise interactive digital experiences on
their sites and apps.
The acquisition agreement provided the Company with preferred
seed shares in Apester's capital for a total price of $12.0
million, representing 57.5% of the company's voting rights. In
addition, the Company entered into convertible loan assignment
agreements with lenders to Apester, resulting in an assignment of
$1.7 million in convertible loans, including accrued interest. The
preferred seed shares resulting from this conversion represent
approximately 7.1% of Apester's share capital.
The cash consideration for the acquisition was funded through a
gross placing and direct subscription of 11,500,000 new ordinary
shares of Sivota at one pence each, totalling $14.2 million. In
September 2022, the Company successfully completed its readmission
to the London Stock Exchange.
Since the acquisition, the Company has been active implementing
various strategic and operational changes within Apester. This
includes appointing a new CEO, board members and key executives.
These changes reflect the Company's commitment to driving growth
and enhancing value for its stakeholders.
Additionally, Apester has achieved several significant
operational developments including the appointment of a new Chief
Technology Officer to lead its technology strategy, ensuring it
remains at the forefront of the industry.
In line with its growth strategy, Apester has signed a
cooperation agreement with iDigital, a leading media agency in
Brazil, to drive expansion in the Brazilian media market. In
addition, Apester has signed several agreements with prominent US
and UK publishers, which are set to launch in the first half of
2023.
Furthermore, Apester has completed integration with Permutive, a
privacy-safe infrastructure that helps publishers and advertisers
reach their target audiences. This integration represents a
critical step in leveraging Apester's data capabilities, in keeping
with the market trend of collecting and
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utilising 1st party data as a substitute for 3rd party platform
cookies, such as Google and iOs. Lastly, Apester completed a
collaboration with global publisher ReedPop's ENGAGE platform, to
leverage Apester's unique data capabilities for first-party
data.
Financially, Apester has demonstrated strong progress in Q4
2022. Apester's revenues have grown while losses have been reduced,
as management closed deals with new customers and improved the
optimisation of yields on its media assets. These positive results
are a testament to the effectiveness and focus of the new
management team and their strategic plan. Moving forward into 2023,
we anticipate continued progress and expansion in Apester's
business.
Moreover, Sivota remains well-positioned to capitalise on new
and attractive investment opportunities within the Israeli tech
marketplace. Although, we remain cognisant of the heightened risk
in tech markets in general and the Company's target market.
I would like to extend my gratitude to the board, management,
and Apester's team for their diligent efforts, as well as to our
shareholders for their ongoing trust and support. We remain
committed to delivering value and growth, and I look forward to
providing you with further updates on our progress in the coming
year.
Ziv Ben-Barouch,
Chief Executive Officer
28 April 2023
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Strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2022
The Directors present the Strategic Report of Sivota ("the
Company") for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The Group's business strategy and execution
Israeli Technology
Israel boasts one of the most entrepreneurial and multi-cultural
workforces in the world, producing technologies, innovations, and
research adopted around the globe and across various sectors. Its
competitive edge is due to its informal, but effective,
get-down-to-business culture, exceptional ingenuity and
entrepreneurial spirit. Recent decades have witnessed a flourishing
of Israeli hi-tech that is expressed by the widespread activity of
multinational corporations, innovative start-up companies, and
Israeli growth companies.
Israel is well-known for being the source of many modern
innovations that now characterise daily life across the world, such
as instant messaging, firewalls, disk-on-keys and innovations in
such fields as agriculture, digital health, fintech, and
cybersecurity. Israel came in 7th on Bloomberg's list of the
World's Most Innovative Countries for 2021, ahead of the US (10th
place).
In 2019 Israel was ranked 1st in venture capital investments per
capita with over $410 raised, followed by the US, with $282 ([i]) .
The high percentage of capital from foreign investors (estimated at
85%) indicates the power of the local market and its excellent
reputation. Furthermore, investor interest in later rounds and in
later-stage companies is becoming more and more prominent as the
risks associated with such companies (as opposed to start-up
entities) are generally considered to be more ascertainable.
Israel's high-tech funding in 2022 amounted to $15 billion
invested across 663 deals ([ii]) .
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The source -
https://www.ivc-online.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=H1_uQBYFEkg%3d&portalid=0×tamp=1673356983470
Foreign investment into the Israeli technology sector
Israeli tech companies have raised $74 billion since 2015 with
the majority of that capital (73%) deployed by foreign investors.
In 2022, foreign investors invested in Israeli tech companies a
total of $10.9 billion, 74% of the total raised funds.
The majority of these non-Israeli financial investors are
predominantly from the United States who, in leveraging
well-established US-Israeli connections, have made numerous
investments into the Israeli technology market, with a considerable
degree of success. However, European/UK investors have had less
exposure and have not necessarily had the right connections to
participate in this segment to this date.
The Company seeks to bridge that gap by using the experience,
connections and local knowhow of the Directors, in particular that
of the CEO.
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https://www.ivc-online.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=H1_uQBYFEkg%3d&portalid=0×tamp=1673356983470
Market Opportunities
The large number of innovative, later stage, tech companies
present in Israel offers foreign investors a broad selection of
investment opportunities. In addition, there may be opportunities
to acquire controlling stakes in companies that have not taken
advantage of technology that could help transition a traditional
business model to drive further growth. In particular, the
Directors believe that sectors such as logistics, retail and
finance which predominantly remain offline businesses in Israel
could produce potential target companies which could greatly
benefit from Sivota's approach and ability to introduce them to
potential technology solutions.
There may also be opportunities to acquire a controlling
interest in non-Israeli founded or related companies that are
seeking to benefit from the technology solutions that Sivota may be
able to offer. The Directors will consider such opportunities on a
case-by-case basis and Investors should note that the Company may
therefore acquire controlling stakes in businesses which are not
non-Israeli founded or related.
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The Company believes there will be an opportunity to invest in
businesses that have stalled in a challenging financial situation,
however, that under new leadership and strategic plan can rebuild
their valuation. The Directors also expect to see an increase in
M&A activities, mainly by companies looking to acquire
competitors to increase their market share, create economies of
scale or add new products and services to their existing
offerings.
It is considered by the Board that the new landscape created by
the COVID-19 pandemic and followed by the war in Ukraine will
create a number of investment opportunities.
Acquisition Targets, Sourcing and Execution
Sivota, through the Directors, has a strong local presence and a
significant business network in Israel. The Company believes these
networks, relationships, and partnerships are all essential for
identifying future investments and developing a robust investment
pipeline.
The Company looks to acquire companies with strong fundamentals
that the Directors believe will reward Investors over time. The
general investment strategy is to acquire controlling stakes in
underperforming, later stage Israeli-related technology companies
to ensure fast, ambitious and sustainable scale. The Directors
intend to function as a key partner to the target companies during
both the acquisition process, and in the implementation of the
growth plan post-acquisition.
Although the Company evaluates a range of technology companies,
a particular areas of focus is in relation to companies already
involved in data (artificial intelligence, machine learning, Big
Data), digital marketing, and eCommerce.
The Directors believe that they have a competitive advantage in
the Israeli market, both in terms of deal flow and the ability to
overcome the culture gap which foreign investors can face while
working with Israeli founders and management teams.
Sivota's strategy is to seek investment opportunities in
companies which have most, if not all, of the following
attributes:
-- later stage of growth;
-- organic and/or external growth potential;
-- unique technology;
-- Israeli-related/founded companies;
-- international exposure/potential; and
-- target opportunities where management execution and a focused
strategy will deliver significant valuation uplift.
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Turning around an underperforming company and regaining the
trust of every stakeholder is a job that requires decisive action.
In order to achieve this, Sivota will roll out a methodology based
on enhanced transparency and involvement within each target
company. Sivota starts with the preparation of an objective and
uncompromising diagnostic plan (which will be capable of being
amended from time to time to take into account any changing
circumstances). This strategic, operational and financial
diagnostic is the basis of the turnaround plan, which sets the
goals and changes required to be executed in order to achieve these
goals.
Any company in which Sivota acquires controlling stakes will
regularly communicate the progress of its turnaround to all its
stakeholders.
In putting the diagnostic plan into practice, Sivota seeks
to:
-- build a growth plan with the Company's management to leverage
opportunity, securing the financing of investments
-- communicate the strategy, plan and its progress on a regular and clear basis
-- be thorough with its analysis and due diligence, and present
a pragmatic approach to the implementation
-- implement the plan with transparency including engaging in
discussions with employee representatives
-- help to grow the organisational culture through leadership
The Directors all have hands-on operational as well as
investment and M&A experience in various jurisdictions, having
worked for small and medium-sized businesses, both as managers and
as owners. The management team has therefore experienced the
financial and operational issues frequently encountered by
companies, and knows where to go and how to find, clear unbiased
advice for specific business needs.
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Strategy execution during 2022
In May 2022, Sivota has completed its first acquisition, being a
majority stake 57.5% in Apester Ltd, a digital marketing engagement
platform. Since the acquisition, Sivota has been implementing
strategic and operational changes within Apester.
Apester's strategy
Overview
Apester is an innovative digital experience software platform
that enables brands, publishers and e-commerce businesses to create
and distribute interactive digital experiences and collect the
resultant first party data to better understand their customers and
accelerate their business performance.
Apester provides enterprises with interactive engagement with
customers. Apester's software platform enables a number of
engagement tools, including customer surveys, mobile dynamic
landing pages, onboarding forms, interactive videos, stories, polls
and quizzes. Apester allows publishers and brands to create an
authentic, visual, interactive experience to engage with their
customers.
Apester's technology optimises customer experiences and
applications to ensure compatibility with a number of digital media
platforms, allowing customers to publish engaging experiences and
distribute them across multiple digital assets in a consistent
format.
Apester's platform also includes a Data Management layer that
allows customers to collect, store and 'own' Zero-Party and
First-Party engagement data generated from experiences and
applications created by Apester. AI-driven analytics deliver
valuable insight into customer segmentations - trends, sentiments
and preferences, empowering brands and publishers to personalise
their offering, target their messaging, and convert engagement into
sales.
Apester's customers include businesses such as NBC, Kicker, RTL,
NME and Reedpop.
Market positioning
Apester's consolidated, all-inclusive, digital engagement
platform provides a genuine 'one-stop shop' for brands and
publishers supporting mobile and desktop on web and social
platforms carries its offering with a streamlined creation,
distribution and analysis benefiting its customers with community
engagement growth and audience segmentation at a granular level
with the information provided by actual users' indications and
actions.
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Customers who have implemented Apester's engagement solutions
either on desktop or mobile reported significantly improved
engagement of their users, measured through multiple KPIs such as
time on site, click-through rate (CTR), registrations, deposits and
more.
Apester believes that its platform has a competitive
technological advantage. Apester's DMP allows its customers to
collect, store and 'own' Zero-Party and First-Party engagement data
which is generated from experiences and applications created on
Apester. This gives Apester's customers ' valuable insights into
customer segmentations such as trends, sentiment and preferences,
empowering brands and publishers to engage audiences in scale with
a personalised offering, target their messaging, and convert
engagement into sales.
In summary, the Company believes that Apester's platform is a
simple, cost-effective and scalable technology, built for the next
phase of digital business. Code free, it allows untrained users to
create interactive experiences in a matter of minutes through
Apester Studio. This personalised content can then be distributed
across multiple digital media channels, at scale and through a
single cloud-based, self-serve platform, and later gather data and
analyse to improve performance.
Revenue Model
Apester operates a blended SaaS and Performance revenue model
based on subscription fees, usage, self-serve and pre-packaged
models. Apester also operates revenue share models allowing Apester
to grow with its top-tier publishers, applying its own media
management and yield optimisation capabilities.
Market overview
Apester operates within the digital experience platform market,
which is expected to grow at a CAGR of c. 13.4% [iii] per annum to
reach $43 billion by 2028. Apester aims to increase its market
share and therefore has the potential to deliver very high growth
rates from the $9.1 million of revenue generated in 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated digital
transformation globally, and the digital experience market is no
exception. Online businesses continue to seek out tools that
improve their customer experience whilst increasing engagement and
delivering meaningful ROI. In addition, with greater emphasis on
consumer privacy and the growing momentum for greater
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levels of compliance, the Company believes that Apester's
ability to generate First-Party data has never been more critical
in the marketplace.
The promise of data
In the post-cookie era, where 3rd party data is less available,
the advertising world will have to find a new source for reliable
targeting and personalisation. Enter First-party data that puts
publishers and App owners back in control. IAB reports that around
50% of the 3rd party signal fidelity is lost, mainly on iOs but
also Android and Web platforms [iv] . This is a major driver for
Apester sales these days and it has announced key partnerships in
the data space recently.
Growth strategy
Online customer engagement is now a necessity for brands and
publishers in what is a highly crowded digital space. Generating
high-quality and sustained customer interaction across the customer
journey is central to driving performance and ensuring enterprises
remain competitive. Apester's end-to-end platform facilitates
conversational marketing, providing an open stream of communication
between customers and marketers that results in brand uplift and
higher conversion rates.
Apester's strategy is to focus on publishers and the e-commerce
sector, which is looking to engage its customers in a competitive
marketplace. Apester's platform enables businesses to better engage
with their audience simultaneously via different platforms,
creating an improved experience for customers. Apester's platform
further enables businesses to analyse engagement and performance
for business optimisation.
In order to accelerate growth in this sector, Apester plans to
invest in the following areas:
-- continued development of the platform so that it becomes the
leading first-party data platform, for collection and analysis of
customer insights and preferences in a compliant and regulated
manner;
-- focusing on publishers, brands and the performance marketing
sector, identifying businesses that could benefit from Apester's
engagement capabilities. Branded campaigns are a leading use case
for the platform as well as lead generation for online
businesses.
An important technological competitive advantage is Apester's
data layer which allows customers to collect, store, and 'own'
Zero-Party and First-Party engagement data generated from
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experiences and applications created on Apester. This highly
benefits Apester's customers and offers valuable insights into
customer segmentations such as trends, sentiment and
preferences,
empowering brands and publishers to personalise their offering,
target their messaging, and convert engagement into sales.
Apester's data capabilities are a key competitive factor, allowing
customers to use publishers' own data without any reliance on
cookies, which is in accordance with the latest evolution of online
data collection methods and privacy regulations.
Apester plans to continue developing these capabilities to
integrate with complementary data collection tools and CRMs which
will provide customers a full suite of data and CRM capabilities
that will provide Apester's customers with tools for improving
their performance and enabling them to better interact with their
own customers.
Apester's strategy is to focus on the publishers and performance
marketing sectors, while enabling brands to run effective campaigns
on its platform. Apester's platform also enables e-commerce
businesses to better engage with their audience simultaneously via
different platforms, creating an improved experience for
customers.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
At this stage in its development, the Group is focusing on
financing and operating KPI's.
Funding
In May 2022, the Company raised $14.2 million (gross) through
placing and direct subscription of 11,500,000 new ordinary shares
of Sivota of one pence each. In September 2022 the Company
completed its readmission to the London Stock Exchange.
Revenues and Expenditure
During the period from the Apester acquisition in May 2022 to 31
December 2022 the Group generated revenue of $5.9 million, with
gross profit of $1.6 million.
The Group had a loss before tax of $5.1 million for the year
ended December 2022, when Apester's financial results are included
from the date of its Acquisition.
Liquidity, cash and cash equivalents
At 31 December 2022 the Group had a cash balance of $4.4 million
and a debt of $1.4 million.
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Apester
Apester's management team is mainly focusing on gross margin and
monthly EBITDA at this stage of its development.
Gross margin
Given the indirect operational expenses are relatively not
variable during short periods of time, the management uses gross
margin indicator to maximise the profitability of the Company.
EBITDA
The management regularly reviews the EBITDA of Apester with the
goal to minimise operating costs when possible and prudently manage
its cash resources.
Employees
With the exception of the Directors, the Group has 30
employees.
All current members of the Board, including the Chief Executive
Office, are key managers. For more information about the Company's
directors see the director's remuneration report and Note 10 to the
financial statements. For more information about key management
personnel other than directors of the Company see Note 11 to the
financial statements.
The average number of persons of each sex who were directors and
employees of the Group during the reported period:
Male Female Total
Directors of the Company 3 - 3
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Other key management personnel, other than directors
of the Company 1 1 2
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Other employees of the Group 13 15 28
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Social, Community and Human Rights Issues
The Group is still at an early stage of development and further
consideration will need to be given to social, community and human
rights issues affecting its business.
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Principal risks and uncertainties and risk management
The Group operates in an uncertain environment and is subject to
a number of risk factors. The Directors have carried out an
assessment of the principal risks facing the Group, including those
that threaten its business model, future performance, solvency or
liquidity.
The Group continues to monitor the principal risks and
uncertainties to ensure that any emerging risks are identified,
managed, and mitigated.
Keeping pace with technological developments
Apester's ability to attract new customers and increase revenue
from existing customers largely depends on its ability to enhance
and improve its existing solutions and introduce compelling new
technology products. The success of any enhancement to its
solutions depends on several factors, including timely completion
and delivery, competitive pricing, adequate quality testing,
integration with other technologies and the Apester platform, and
overall market acceptance. Apester seeks to mitigate this risk by
continuing to improve its solutions and products.
Concentration of key clients
Apester has significant contracts and relationships with a
number of key customers. Although the Company knows of no reason
why such contracts should be terminated or will not be renewed on
the same or more favorable terms, the Directors cannot guarantee
such relevant parties' commercial position or market conditions
will not alter their position. Should any of these contracts be
terminated or not be renewed, it could have a material adverse
effect on the financial position and future prospects of the Group.
Apester seeks to mitigate this risk by increasing the number of
customers.
Changes to the digital advertising landscape
Apester's current revenues are derived partly from revenue
sharing agreements for advertising space sold through its platform.
Such revenues are dependent on the worldwide demand and ask prices
for advertising, which are mainly controlled by large market
participants, such as search engines. If a search engine decides to
reduce its pricing or demand for advertising space is depressed,
this will adversely affect Apester's revenues.
Funding
Although the Directors have confidence in the future revenue
earning potential of the Group from its interests in Apester, there
can be no certainty that the Group will achieve or sustain
profitability or positive cash flow from its operating activities.
If Apester does not meet its targets the Group may not be able to
obtain additional external financing. The board regularly reviews
the revenues, KPIs and expenditures of Apester and continues to
prudently manage its cash resources and has minimised ongoing
operating costs.
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Additionally, if the Group intends to acquire further businesses
th e Company will likely need to raise further funds.
Difficulties in acquiring suitable targets
The Company's strategy and future success are dependent to a
significant extent on its ability to identify sufficient suitable
acquisition opportunities and to execute these transactions on
terms consistent with the Company's strategy. If the Company cannot
identify suitable acquisitions, or execute any such transactions
successfully, this will have an adverse effect on its financial and
operational performance.
Security, political and economic instability in Israel and the
Middle East
Apester is incorporated under the laws of the State of Israel,
and its principal offices and research and development facilities
are located in Israel. In addition, Sivota seeks additional target
companies based in Israel. Therefore, security, political and
economic conditions in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, may
affect Group's business directly.
Taxation
The Group will be subject to taxation in several different
jurisdictions, and adverse changes to the taxation laws of such
jurisdictions could have an adverse effect on its
profitability.
Tim Weller
Non-Executive Chairman
28 April 2023
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The Directors submit their report with the audited Financial
Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
General information
Sivota ("the Company"), was incorporated as a public Limited
Company under the laws of England and Wales with registered number
12897590 on 22 September 2020.
Sivota was established in order to acquire controlling stakes
and then act as a holding company for various target businesses
operating or founded in Israel, predominantly in the technology
sector
In July 2021 the Company completed a placing of 1,085,000
ordinary shares for a consideration of a $1.4 million (gross) and
was listed on the Main Market (Standard Segment) of the LSE.
In May 2022 the Company completed the Acquisition of a majority
stake in Apester, an Israeli-incorporated business which operates
an innovative digital experience software platform that enables
brands, publishers and creators to publish and monetise new
interactive digital experiences on their sites and apps.
In May 2022 the Company completed the fundraising by placing and
direct subscription of 11,500,000 of its new ordinary shares for a
consideration of $14.2 million (gross).
In September 2022 the Company completed its readmission to the
London Stock Exchange.
Since Apester's acquisition, the Company has been implementing a
number of strategic and operational changes within Apester,
including the appointment of a new CEO, new board members and key
executives. The directors believe the new management team will lead
the business to fully exploit a number of near-term growth
initiatives.
The Company continues to seek additional investment
opportunities. The directors believe with the border macroeconomic
environment weakening, seed investment will become harder to
source, creating more opportunities for the Company's team.
Results for the year and distributions
The Group results are set out in the Statement of Comprehensive
Income.
Since the completion of the Acquisition in May 2022, the Group
generated revenues of $5.9 million, with a gross profit of $1.6
million.
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The total comprehensive loss for the year 2022 was $5.1 million,
including Apester's loss from the completion of the Acquisition in
May 2022.
The Board regularly reviews the revenues, KPIs and expenditures
of the Group and continues to prudently manage its cash resources
and to minimise its ongoing operating costs.
The Company paid no distribution or dividends during the
period.
The Board of Directors
Active directors:
The Directors who held office during the financial year and to
the reporting date, together with details of their interest in the
shares of the Company at the reporting date were:
Number of Ordinary Percentage
Shares of Ordinary
shares
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Tim Weller - Non-Executive Chairman 400,000 3.18%
Ziv Ben-Barouch - CEO 531,396 4.22%
Neil Jones - Non-Executive Director 17,100 0.14%
Tim Weller - Non-Executive Chairman
Tim Weller is a successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of
Incisive Media and was Chairman until its successful sale to
EagleTree Private Equity in March 2022. He successfully floated
Incisive on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2000.
In 2006 he led the GBP275 million management buyout which took the
company private again. Tim has more than 15 years' experience
chairing and investing in public and private equity backed
businesses. He was Non-Executive Director and Chairman of RDF Media
from 2005-2010 and was also Non-Executive Chairman of Polestar from
2009-2011 until its sale to Sun European Partners LLP. Tim was
Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Tremor
International between 2014 and August 2020. He was Chairman of TI
Media, one of the largest consumer magazine and digital publishers
in the UK from April 2019 to May 2020 following its sale to Future
Plc. He is also Chairman of Trustpilot, a leading provider of
trusted company reviews and led its $1.4 billion IPO in March 2021.
Tim was Chairman of Superawesome, a leading technology company that
powers the global kids' digital media ecosystem until its sale to
Epic Games in September 2020. Mr Weller was a member of the Shadow
Cabinet New Enterprise Council, which advised the then Shadow
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, on business and
enterprise prior to the 2010 General Election, and was voted Ernst
& Young
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Entrepreneur of the Year - London in 2001. In 2005, he received
the publishing industry's top honour - the Marcus Morris award.
Ziv Ben-Barouch - CEO
Ziv Ben-Barouch is an experienced operator and leader with
decades of experience in finance and investments within technology
companies. He has a proven track record of leading corporate
turnarounds, M&A, IPOs, and strategically guiding companies as
they build their business. Ziv is the co-founder and managing
partner of Pereg Ventures, a US-Israeli Venture Capital Firm
focused on B2B data companies which is backed by investments from
Nielsen, a world leader in marketing intelligence, the Tata Group,
and other leading financial institutions. At Pereg, Ziv has led and
participated in the direct investment of 13 early stage technology
companies that have raised in combined excess of $250M in follow-on
investments from leading investors and led on the disposal of two
portfolio companies to NYSE listed counterparties. Prior to
founding Pereg, he was Senior Principal and CFO at Viola, a
technology-focused investment group with over $3 billion in assets
under management. Before joining Viola, Ziv was the CFO of SpaceNet
Inc, a specialty telecommunications company providing managed
network solutions by satellite and terrestrial technologies for
business, government and residential users in North America. He led
SpaceNet's turnaround and participated in SpaceNet's parent
company's $70 million NASDAQ listing. Ziv has key relationships
with Israeli and international investment firms in the technology
space which he will be able to leverage to assist Sivota. Ziv is an
Israeli Certified Public Accountant.
Neil Jones - Non-Executive Director
Neil has held Board positions in UK multi-national public &
private companies for over 20 years. He has a deep understanding of
the UK Corporate Governance code and Board procedures from these
and other NED positions. He is currently Group Corporate
Development Director at Inizio an international healthcare and
communications group formed by the combination of Huntsworth PLC
and UDG PLC both of which were taken private by Private Equity
Group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in 2020 & 2021, having
previously held the position of COO & CFO at Huntsworth since
February 2016. Prior to Huntsworth he was CFO of ITE Group plc (Now
Hyve plc), a FTSE listed international organiser of exhibitions and
conferences and before that he was Group Finance Director of Tarsus
Group plc, another international trade exhibition organiser. He is
also the Senior Independent Director of Tremor International, a
dual listed (Nasdaq & AIM) Ad-Tech company. Neil is a member of
the ICAEW, qualifying with PWC in 1990.
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Policy for new appointments and amendments to articles
Without prejudice to the power of the Company to appoint any
person to be a Director pursuant to the Articles the Board shall
have power at any time to appoint any person who is willing to act
as a Director, either to fill a vacancy or as an addition to the
existing Board, but the total number of Directors shall not exceed
any maximum number fixed in accordance with the Articles. Pursuant
to the Companies Act 2006, the Company may amend its Articles of
Association via special resolution, achieved by way of a vote at a
General Meeting of the shareholders.
Share capital and substantial shareholders
The issued share capital of the Company consists of 12,585,000
ordinary shares and 4,950,000 deferred shares. The ordinary shares
carry one vote per ordinary share and each ordinary share carries
an equal right to dividends declared on the ordinary shares. The
ordinary shares have equal voting rights and rank pari-passu for
the distribution of dividends and repayment of capital. The
deferred shares carry no voting rights, no rights to dividends and
on a return of capital are only entitled to a return once a sum of
GBP1,000,000 has been paid on each ordinary share. Further details
of the Company's share capital are given in Note 18 to the
financial statements
As far as the Company is aware, there are no agreements between
holders of securities that may restrict the transfer of securities
or voting rights however the Board may, in its absolute discretion,
refuse to register any transfer of a share in certificated form
only in certain circumstances which do not prohibit the transfer of
a single class of share which is fully paid up.
No single person directly or indirectly, individually or
collectively, exercises control over the Company and the Company
has not issued any class of share carrying special rights regarding
control of the Company.
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(continued)
The Directors are aware of the following persons, who had an
interest in 3% or more of the issued ordinary share capital of the
Company as at 28 April 2023:
Percentage
Number of Ordinary of ordinary
Shareholder Shares shares
Prytek Investment Holdings
Pte Ltd 1,787,950 14.21%
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Ophir Yahalom 1,670,020 13.27%
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Ronen Kirsh 1,418,728 11.27%
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Schroders Investment Management
Ltd 1,247,750 9.91%
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Trico Fuchs Ltd 1,213,392 9.64%
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Ehud Levy 1,023,167 8.13%
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Hagai Tal 606,207 4.82%
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Ziv Ben-Barouch 531,396 4.22%
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Herald Investment Management 500,000 3.97%
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Tim Weller 400,000 3.18%
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Financial risk management
The Group's principal financial instruments comprise mainly
cash, trade receivables, trade and other payables and convertible
loans. It is, and has been throughout the year under review, the
Group's policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be
undertaken. The main risks arising from the Group's financial
instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and foreign exchange
risk. The board reviews and agrees on policies for managing each of
these risks and they are summarised below.
Credit risk
The Group usually extends 30-60-day term to its customers. The
Group regularly monitors the credit extended to its customers and
their general financial condition but does not require collateral
as security for these receivables. Given the payment history of the
Group's customers, the risk is not material.
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Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient
cash reserves to fund the Group's operating activities. Management
prepares and monitors forecasts of the Group's cash flows and cash
balances monthly and ensures the Group maintains sufficient liquid
funds to meet its expected future liabilities.
Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates in a number of overseas jurisdictions and
carries out transactions in a number of currencies. Part of the
Group's revenues is received in GBP, EURO and in New Israeli
Shekels ("NIS"). A significant portion of the Group's expenses is
paid NIS and GBP. Therefore, the Group is exposed to fluctuations
in the foreign exchange rates in USD against the GBP, EURO and NIS.
The Group does not have a policy of using hedging instruments but
will continue to keep this under review. The Group operates foreign
currency bank accounts to help mitigate the foreign currency
risk.
Section 172(1) Statement - Promotion of the Company for the
benefit of the members as a whole
The Board believes they have acted in a way most likely to
promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members
as a whole, as required by section 172.
This section serves as the Company's section 172 statement and
should be read in conjunction with the Strategic report and the
Directors' report. Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires
Directors to act in a way that they consider, in good faith, would
most likely promote the success of the Company for the benefit of
its members as a whole, taking into account the factors listed in
s172 in regard to:
-- the likely consequences of any decision in the long term;
-- the interests of the Company's employees;
-- the need to foster the Company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others;
-- the impact of the Company's operations on the community and the environment;
-- the desirability of the Company's maintaining a reputation
for high standards of business conduct; and
-- the need to act fairly between members of the Company.
The following table acts as Sivota's 172(1) statement by setting
out the key stakeholder groups, their interests and how the Company
has engaged with them over the reporting period:
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(continued)
Stakeholder Their interest Engagement method
Investors * Business sustainability * Annual and Interim reports
* High standard of governance * Regular operations and trading updates
* Comprehensive review of financial performance of the * RNS Announcements
business
* Investor relations section on website
* Ethical behaviour
* AGM
* Awareness of long term strategy and direction
* Shareholder circulars
* Continual approval of market perception of the
business
* Shareholder liaison through board which encourages
open dialogue with the Company's investors
* Delivering long term value
* Board encourages open dialogue with the Company's
investors
* Social media
----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory * Compliance with regulations * Annual report
bodies
* Worker pay and conditions * Website
* Health & Safety * Direct contact with regulators
* Insurance * Compliance update at board meetings
* Regular communications with relevant governments
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Responsibility statement
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors'
Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable
law and regulations. In addition, the Directors have elected to
prepare the Financial Statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs") in conformity with the
requirements of the UK Companies Act 2006.
The Financial Statements are required to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Group and the profit or loss of
the Group for that period.
In preparing these Financial Statements, the Directors are
required to:
-- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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-- present information and make judgements that are reasonable,
prudent and provide relevant, comparable and understandable
information;
-- provide additional disclosures when compliance with the
specific requirements in IFRS is insufficient to enable users to
understand the impact of particulars transactions, other events and
conditions on the entity's financial position and financial
performance; and
-- make an assessment of the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting
records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the Group to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as
are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Group
and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity
of the corporate and Financial Statements. Legislation governing
the preparation and dissemination of Financial Statements may
differ from one jurisdiction to another.
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
-- the Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with
International Accounting Standards in conformity with the
requirements of the UK Companies Act 2006, give a true and fair
view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or
loss of the Group for the period;
-- the Director's report includes a fair review of the
development and performance of the business and the position of the
Group, together with a description of the principal
risks and uncertainties that they face;
-- the annual report and financial statements, taken as a whole,
are fair, balanced and understandable and provide the information
necessary for shareholders to assess the company's performance,
business model and strategy.
The Directors are responsible for maintaining the Group's
systems of controls and risk management in order to safeguard its
assets.
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Corporate governance
The Board supports high standards of corporate governance. The
Group complies with the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate
Governance Code (the "QCA Code").
The QCA Code applies the key elements of good corporate
governance in a manner that is consistent with the different needs
of growing companies and therefore is suitable to the Group's
current status.
The Group is still at an early stage of development and is in
the process of developing its systems, strategy and standards to
permit the Group to comply with the QCA Code.
Subject to the Companies Act 2006, the Company's Articles and to
any directions given by special resolution of the Company, the
business of the Company will be managed by the Board, which may
exercise all the powers of the Company, whether relating to the
management of the business or not. No alteration of the Company's
Articles and no such direction given by the Company shall
invalidate any prior act of the Board which would have been valid
if such alteration had not been made or such direction had not been
given.
The Board meets regularly to review, formulate and approve the
Group's strategy, budgets, and corporate actions and oversee the
Group's progress toward its goals.
The Directors shall devote as much time as is necessary for the
proper performance of their duties.
The Chairman's main responsibility is the leadership and
management of the Board's business and its governance. The Chairman
meets regularly and separately with the CEO and the Directors to
discuss matters for the Board.
The Board established an Audit Committee and a Remuneration and
Nomination Committee with
effect from the Company's admission to trading on the Main
Market. In addition, the Board established an Acquisitions
Committee which will consider potential targets where a Director
has
a potential conflict and, following the completion of
readmission in September 2022 the Board established a risk
committee that monitors the financial and commercial performance of
investments.
Detail of Directors remuneration is given in the Directors'
remuneration report.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee consists of Neil Jones and Tim Weller, each
of whom has recent and relevant financial experience. The Audit
Committee will normally meet at least twice a year at the
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(continued)
appropriate times in the reporting and audit cycle. The
committee has responsibility for, amongst other things, the
monitoring of the financial integrity of the financial statements
of the Group and
the involvement of the Group's auditors in that process. It will
focus in particular on compliance with accounting policies and
ensuring that an effective system of internal financial control is
maintained. The ultimate responsibility for reviewing and approving
the annual report and accounts and the half-yearly reports, remains
with the Board.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee cover such issues
as membership and the frequency of meetings, as mentioned above,
together with requirements of any quorum for and the right to
attend meetings. The duties of the Audit Committee covered in the
terms of reference
are: financial reporting, internal controls, internal audit,
external audit and reserving. The terms of reference also set out
the authority of the committee to carry out its duties.
In addition, the Audit Committee considers the nature and extent
of the non-audit services provided by the auditors. During the
reported period the non-audit services were provided to support the
admission and readmission processes.
During the reporting period the Audit Committee held meetings on
28 June and 29 September 2022 which were chaired by Tim Weller and
were attended by all Directors.
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee consists of Tim Weller
and Neil Jones. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will meet
at least once a year. It will have responsibility for the
determination of specific remuneration packages for executive
directors and any senior executives or managers of the Group,
including pension rights and any compensation payments,
recommending and monitoring the level and structure of remuneration
for senior management, and the implementation of share option, or
other performance-related, schemes. No remuneration consultants
provided advice or services about directors' remuneration during
the course of the latest reporting period.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will also be
responsible for considering and making recommendations to the Board
with respect of appointments to the Board, the board committees and
the chairmanship of the board committees. It is also responsible
for keeping the structure, size and composition of the Board under
regular review, taking into account the Company's commitment to
developing a diverse pipeline of directors and for making
recommendations to the Board with regard to any changes necessary.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee also considers succession
planning, taking into account the skills and expertise that will be
needed on the Board in the future.
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The terms of reference of the Remuneration and Nomination
Committee cover such issues as membership and frequency of
meetings, as mentioned above, together with the requirements for a
quorum and the right to attend meetings. The duties of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee covered in the terms of
reference relate to the following: determining and monitoring
policy on and setting level of remuneration, early termination,
performance-related pay, pension arrangements, authorising claims
for expenses from the chief executive officer and chairman,
reporting and disclosure, share schemes and appointment of
remuneration consultants. The terms of reference also set out the
reporting responsibilities and the authority of the committee to
carry out its duties.
The first Remuneration and Nomination Committee meeting was held
in January 2023 and was attended by all Directors.
Acquisitions Committee
The Acquisitions Committee consists of all Independent
Directors, in the event of a potential acquisition target being
introduced to the Group by a Director where that Director has an
interest or other conflict of interest. In such circumstances, the
Acquisitions Committee will have a full remit to negotiate the
terms of such transaction (including engaging and liaising with
professional advisers) and the conflicted or interested Director
will not be invited to join or attend any meetings of the
committee. No committee meetings were held during the reporting
period.
Risk Committee
The Risk Committee consists of Tim Weller and Neil Jones. The
Risk meets at least once a year. It monitors Group compliance with
statutory obligations and its internal policies, and confirms that
the Group's management has appropriate controls in place to
identify, prepares for and implement legislative and regulatory
changes which affect its operations.
The Risk Committee also is responsible for reviewing the
significant identified risks (principal risks) of the Group and
ensuring that there is the risk management process in place that
measure, monitor, manage and mitigate the Group's principal risk
exposures.
During the reporting period the Risk Committee held a meeting on
19 December 2022 that was chaired by Tim Weller. The meeting was
attended by all Directors.
Role of the Board
The Board sets the Group's strategy, ensuring the necessary
resources are in place to achieve the agreed priorities. It is
accountable to shareholders for the creation and delivery of
long-term
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shareholder value. To achieve this, the Board directs and
monitors the Group's affairs within a framework of control which
enables risk to be reviewed and managed effectively.
Board meetings
The core activities of the Board are carried out in scheduled
meetings and regular reviews of the business are conducted.
Additional meetings and conference calls are arranged to consider
matters which would require discussions outside of scheduled
meetings. The Directors maintain frequent contact with each other
to discuss issues of concern and keep them fully briefed to the
Group's operations. All Directors attended all Board meetings held
during the reported period except for one meeting.
Directors' indemnities
To the extent permitted by law and the Articles, the Company has
made qualifying third-party indemnity provisions for the benefit of
its directors during the year, which remain in force at the date of
this report.
Employee and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
The Company currently has no trade or employees located in the
UK. Therefore, the Company has minimal carbon or greenhouse gas
emissions as it is not practical to obtain emissions data at this
stage. It does not have responsibility for any emissions producing
sources under the Companies Act 2006.
Climate-related financial disclosures
The Group does not trade or has no employees located in UK and
its sole executive director is not located in the UK. The Company
therefore not made any disclosures consistent with TCFD
recommendations and recommended disclosures.
Going forward, as the Company grows and if starts or acquires
operations in the UK, it will take steps and develop plans to
enable the Directors to make consistent disclosures in the future,
which will include relevant timeframes for being able to make those
disclosers.
The Company is headquartered in the UK, which has made a
commitment to reaching a net-zero economy. The Company has not
considered that commitment in developing a transition plan because,
as the Company does not trade in the UK nor has any employees
located in the UK, it does not contribute any carbon emissions to
the economy. The Company's main operating subsidiary, Apester, is
based in Israel, which has also made a commitment to reaching a
net-zero economy. The Company has not considered that commitment in
developing a transition plan in Israel as Apester's carbon
emissions are minimal.
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Going concern
The Group has raised finance during the year, to fund the
acquisition of Apester and the Group's working capital management.
The Group projects that it will need to raise further debt or
equity finance to fund the planned development. Group is expected
to further generate losses from operations during 2023 which will
be expressed in negative cash flows from operating activity. Hence
the continuation of Group's operations depends on raising the
required financing resources or reaching profitability, which are
not guaranteed at this point. Whilst the directors are confident
they will be able to realise the additional finance required, this
is not guaranteed and hence there is a material uncertainty in
respect of going concern. However, the directors have, at the time
of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation
that the Group will have adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future, which is defined
as twelve months from the signing of this report. For this reason,
the directors continue to adopt the going-concern basis of
accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Internal auditors
The internal auditors of the Company are Chaikin Cohen Rubin
& Co, appointed by the Company in December 2022. The internal
auditors provide their audit based on an audit plan. Each year
specific topics will be identified by the Audit Committee for audit
during that year. Each report of the internal auditors will be
discussed by the Audit Committee and if necessary by the Board and
its results will be learned from and implemented as required.
External Auditors
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit
information of which the Group's auditors are unaware, and they
have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as directors in
order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information
and to establish that the Group's auditors are aware of that
information.
The auditors, Crowe U.K. LLP, have expressed their willingness
to continue in office and a resolution to reappoint them will be
proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
By Order of the Board
Tim Weller, Chairman
28 April 2023
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Directors' remuneration report for the year ended 31 December
2022
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee have responsibility
for the determination of specific remuneration packages for
executive directors.
The current directors' remuneration comprises a basic fee or
salary and at present there is no long-term incentive plan or share
option package for the directors.
Directors' remuneration
Neil Jones
According to the appointment letter signed on in July 2021, Neil
Jones agreed not to be paid any fees until the Company had
undertaken a fundraising of at least GBP8,000,000. Following the
completion of fundraising by the Company in May 2022 he is paid
GBP22,500 per annum to act as a non-executive director of the
Company.
According to the appointment letter, Neil will be eligible for
participation in the Company's share option plan when adopted.
In addition, Neil agreed to subscribe at 1.71% of the Company's
issued share capital at the admission in July 2021. These ordinary
shares will be subject to lock-in pursuant to which Neil will not
be able to sell or dispose of such ordinary shares for a period of
4 years.
Neil's appointment was for an initial period of 12 months from
admission and will continue unless terminated by either party
giving to the other not less than 3 months' notice or without
notice in cases the Company can terminate the appointment
immediately.
Tim Weller
According to the appointment letter signed in July 2021, Tim
Weller agreed not to be paid any fees until the Company had
undertaken a fundraising of at least GBP8,000,000. Following the
completion of fundraising by the Company in May 2022 he is paid
GBP70,000 per annum to act as a non-executive director of the
Company.
If the Company's market capitalisation exceeds GBP100,000,000
the Board will consider an increase in the fee.
According to the appointment letter, Tim will be eligible for
participation in the Company's share option plan when adopted.
In addition, Tim agreed to subscribe GBP100,000 for the
Company's issued share capital at the admission in July 2021.
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2021 (continued)
Tim's appointment will continue unless terminated by either
party giving to the other not less than 6 months' notice or without
notice in certain circumstances where the Company can terminate the
appointment immediately.
Ziv Ben-Barouch
According the employment agreement signed in July 2021 Ziv
Ben-Barouch was paid a salary of GBP18,000 per annum to act as
chief executive officer. Following the completion of fundraising by
the Company in May 2022 he is paid a salary of GBP70,000 per
annum.
The Company may, in its absolute discretion pay a bonus of such
amount, at such intervals and subject to such conditions as the
Company may in its absolute discretion determine taking into
account specific performance targets.
Ziv's appointment commenced on the admission in July 2021 and
shall continue until terminated by either party giving to the other
not less than 6 months' written notice or without notice in cases
the Company can terminate the appointment immediately.
Remuneration paid to the Directors:
For the period from incorporation
on
For the year ended 22 September 2020 to
31 December 2022 31 December 2021
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Base Base Other(*) Base Base
fee Salary Total fee Salary Other(*) Total
---- ------- --------- ------- ----- --------- ----------- --------
in U.S dollars in thousands in U.S dollars in thousands
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Tim Weller 54 - - 54 - - - -
Neil Jones 17 - - 17 - - - -
Ziv Ben-Barouch - 59 - 59 - 13 - 13
---- ------- --------- ------- ----- --------- ----------- --------
Total 71 59 - 130 - 13 - 13
==== ======= ========= ======= ===== ========= =========== ========
(*) there are no remunerations other than base fee or
salary.
There were no performance measures associated with any aspect of
Directors' remuneration during the year.
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Other matters
The Company currently does not have any annual or long-term
incentive schemes in place for any of the Directors and as such
there are no disclosures in this respect.
The Company does not have any pension plans for any of the
Directors and does not pay pension amounts in relation to their
remuneration.
The Company has not paid out any excess retirement benefits to
any Directors or past Directors. The Company has not paid any
compensation to past Directors.
The Company has not paid any payments for loss of office during
the year.
Directors' interests in shares as at 28 April 2023:
Number of Percentage
ordinary shares of ordinary
shares
Neil Jones 17,100 0.14%
---------------- ------------
Tim Weller 400,000 3.18%
---------------- ------------
Ziv Ben-Barouch 531,396 4.22%
---------------- ------------
The Company does not currently have in place any requirements or
guidelines for any directors to own shares.
The Company is not aware of any changes in the interests of each
director that have occurred between the end of the period of review
and the date of the AGM notice.
The Company is not aware of any disclosures made to the Company
in accordance with DTR 5.
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2022 (continued)
Total Shareholder Return
The table above illustrates the total return of Sivota
shareholders over the period from the first listening in July 2021
to 31 December 2022 compared to the FTSE 350, when Sivota's shares
were suspended from the trading at the London Stock Exchange as a
result of the readmission process that began in December 2021 and
was completed in September 2022.
The table above illustrates the total return of Sivota
shareholders over the period from the readmission completed in
September 2022 to 31 December 2022 compared to the FTSE 350.
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2022 (continued)
Changes in the Company employees' remuneration
The changes in Director remuneration are reflected in the table
above. Neil Jones and Tim Weller did not receive a fee prior to the
completion by the Company of a fundraise of at least GBP8,000,000.
Following the completion of fundraise in May 2022 Neil Jones
receives fees of GBP22,500 per annum, and Tim Weller receives fees
of GBP70,000 per annum.
Similarly, the remuneration paid to the Chief Executive Officer,
Ziv Ben-Barouch increased in May 2022 following the completion of
the fundraising from GBP18,000 per annum to GBP70,000 per annum.
This represents an increase of 288.89%.
The remuneration of the CEO, being the only executive director
of the Company, for the year 2023 to which the Remuneration Policy
will apply, will be only his salary in accordance with his service
agreement. There will be no elements of such remuneration which are
subject to any performance measures and so the salary is fixed.
Below is a table summarising the main aspects of the
remuneration framework for the executive director:
Maximum potential Performance
Fixed element and purpose Operation salary/opportunity metrics
Base salary and related statutory cost
To provide a basic salary Salary is reviewed and not applicable not applicable
commensurate with role approved annually by the
and experience which is Company's Remuneration
comparable with that for Committee and the Shareholders.
similar companies of a
similar size. The quantum
of salary is also traded
off against the Company's
financial resources and
its ability to pay salary
for a sustainable period.
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
Pensions
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
The aim at present is to Paid to in accordance according to the not applicable
comply with current with local legislation. current legislation
legislation.
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
Incentives/bonuses
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
Share option schemes
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable
----------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------
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2022 (continued)
Since its incorporation, the Company has employed one employee,
other than the directors, whose employment began in March 2022.
There has been no change to this individual's remuneration during
the reporting period. However, the Company will ensure any
subsequent changes are reflected in ongoing annual reports.
Remuneration policy
The Remuneration Policy the main aspects of which set out below
will be put for approval to Shareholders at the Company's Annual
General Meeting to be held in 2023. The effective date of this
Policy is the date on which the Policy is approved by shareholders.
No remuneration or loss of office payment may be made to a director
unless they are consistent with the policy once approved by
Shareholders. Any loss of office payment will be made in accordance
with the existing letters of appointment or service contract.
The Remuneration Policy is designed to reflect remuneration
trends and employment conditions across the Company, to support the
Company's business strategy and to help the Company promote and
attain its objective of long-term success. No remuneration
consultants provided advice or services about the Remuneration
Policy and the Company did not consult with employees.
The Remuneration Committee intends the Remuneration Policy to
apply for one year and will undertake an annual review of the
policy to ensure the content continues to reflect the Company's
business strategy.
If the Company seeks to appoint further directors, it will seek
to align any remuneration package with the Company's growth aims
for the Group. The Company has no specific policy on the setting of
notice periods under directors' service contracts.
Shareholders' views have not been taken into account in relation
to the directors' remuneration policy, however as the Company and
its Group grow and any changes are required to the policy, the
Company will consider doing so.
By Order of the Board
Tim Weller
Chairman
28 April 2023
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INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SIVOTA PLC
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Sivota Plc (the
"company") and its subsidiaries (the "group") for the year ended 31
December 2022 which comprise the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income, the consolidated and company statements of
financial position, the consolidated and company statements of
changes in equity, the consolidated and company statements of cash
flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant
accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has
been applied in preparation of the group and parent company
financial statements is applicable law and UK-adopted international
accounting standards.
In our opinion:
-- the financial statements give a true and fair view of the
state of the group and company's affairs as at 31 December 2022 and
of the group's loss for the year then ended;
-- the group and company financial statements have been properly
prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting
standards; and
-- the financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International
Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements section of our report. We are independent of the group
and the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that
are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK,
including the FRC's Ethical Standard as applied to listed public
interest entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material uncertainty related to going concern
We draw attention to note 3 to the financial statements which
explains that the Group and Parent Company's ability to continue as
a going concern is dependent on the availability of future further
fundraising. These conditions indicate the existence of a material
uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Parent
Company's and the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the
directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the
preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Our
evaluation of the directors' assessment of the group and parent
company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of
accounting included considering the inherent risks associated with
the Group's business model, including macroeconomic uncertainties
regarding future possible demand, assessing and challenging the
reasonableness of estimates made by the directors as regards to the
group and the ability to raise future funding. We also tested the
numerical integrity of the directors' model, considered the related
disclosures and analysing how those risks related to going concern
might affect the company's financial resources or ability to
continue operations over the going concern period.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors
with respect to going concern are described in the relevant
sections of this report.
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Overview of our audit approach
Materiality
In planning and performing our audit we applied the concept of
materiality. An item is considered material if it could reasonably
be expected to change the economic decisions of a user of the
financial statements. We used the concept of materiality to both
focus our testing and to evaluate the impact of misstatements
identified.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined overall
materiality for the group financial statements as a whole to be
$425,000 (2021: n/a), based on a percentage the total assets.
Materiality for the parent company financial statements as a whole
was set at $255,000 (2021: $24,950) using the same basis.
We use a different level of materiality ('performance
materiality') to determine the extent of our testing for the audit
of the financial statements. Performance materiality is set based
on the audit materiality as adjusted for the judgements made as to
the entity risk and our evaluation of the specific risk of each
audit area having regard to the internal control environment.
Performance materiality was set at 70% of materiality for the
financial statements as a whole, which equates to $297,500 for the
group and $178,500 (2021: $17,400) for the parent.
Where considered appropriate performance materiality may be
reduced to a lower level, such as, for related party transactions
and directors' remuneration.
We agreed with the Audit Committee to report to it all
identified errors in excess of $21,250 (2021: $1,200). Errors below
that threshold would also be reported to it if, in our opinion as
auditor, disclosure was required on qualitative grounds.
Overview of the scope of our audit
In establishing our overall approach to the Group audit, we
determined the type of work that needed to be undertaken at each of
the components by us, as the primary audit engagement team,
("primary team"). A full scope component was set in Israel where
the work was performed by the component auditor, a Crowe member
firm. We determined the appropriate level of involvement to enable
us to determine that sufficient audit evidence had been obtained as
a basis for our opinion on the Group as a whole. The primary team
led by the Senior Statutory Auditor was ultimately responsible for
the scope and direction of the audit process. The primary team
interacted regularly with the component teams across all stages of
the audit, reviewed working papers and were responsible for the
scope and direction of the audit process. This, together with the
additional procedures performed at Group level, gave us sufficient
and appropriate evidence for our opinion on the Group financial
statements.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional
judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial
statements of the current period and include the most significant
assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to
fraud) we identified, including those which had the greatest effect
on the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the
audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These
matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we
do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our
audit.
Together with the matter described in the Material uncertainty
related to going concern, we have determined the following, as key
audit matters.
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Key audit matter How our scope addressed the key
audit matter
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Business combination accounting
During the year, the Group Our procedures included the following:
acquired 54.1% of Apester Limited.(refer
to note 4) * Reviewing the purchase agreement in respect of the
The group has determined the business combination to understand the nature and
transaction to be a business terms of the transaction and to agree the
combination, the accounting consideration paid.
for which can be complex.
The Group determined the amounts
to be recognised for the fair * Validating whether the date of acquisition was
value of both considerations correctly determined by scrutinising the key
paid and the acquired assets transaction documents to understand key terms and
and liabilities. This can involve condition.
significant estimates and judgements
including, at the acquisition
date, determining how the purchase * Assessing whether the acquisition during the year met
price is to be allocated between the criteria of a business combination in accordance
acquired assets and liabilities with IFRS 3: Business Combinations;
and identified intangible asset
and leading to the resultant
of goodwill at their receptive
fair values. * Assessing the fair value of assets and liabilities
There is a risk that inappropriate recorded in the purchase price allocation, by
assumptions could result in performing procedures including considering the
material errors in the acquisition completeness of assets and liabilities identified and
accounting. the reasonableness of any underlying assumptions in
The Group used projected financial their respective valuations. This also includes
information in the purchase assessment on the reasonableness of the useful lives
price allocation (PPA) exercise. of the intangible assets and the consideration given.
Management use their best knowledge
to make estimates when utilising
the Group's valuation methodologies.
* Assessing and challenging the valuation techniques,
Due to the Groups estimation assumptions (including those relating to growth rates
process in PPA exercise and and discount rates), models and calculations used to
the work effort from the audit determine the fair value of the separately
team, business combination identifiable intangible assets recognised on date of
is considered a key audit matter. acquisition;
* Assessing the amount of goodwill recognised on
acquisition; and
* Assessing the disclosures in respect of the business
combination.
Key Observations:
Based on the audit procedures performed,
we concluded that the identification
and valuation of intangible assets,
including the assumptions used with
the valuation was appropriate.
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Carrying value of intangible We considered the indicators of
assets impairment and reviewed management's
When assessing the carrying assessment of these indicators.
value of goodwill, and intangible The following work was undertaken:
assets, management make judgements * We challenged management on the indicators which
regarding the appropriate cash support that no impairment indicators have been
generating unit, strategy, noted.
future trading and profitability
and the assumptions underlying
these. We considered the risk
that goodwill, investments Key Observations:
and/or intangible assets were
impaired.(refer note 3 f) We consider the assumptions included
within impairment review to be appropriate.
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Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the
annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's
report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other
information contained within the annual report.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other
information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated
in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion
thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and,
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge
obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine
whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial
statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we
conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other
information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act
2006
In our opinion the part of the directors' remuneration report to
be audited has been properly prepared in accordance with the
Companies Act 2006.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of
our audit:
-- the information given in the strategic and the directors'
reports for the financial year for which the financial statements
are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
-- the strategic and the directors' reports have been prepared
in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the
parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the
audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the
strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters
where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in
our opinion:
-- adequate accounting records have not been kept by the
company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us; or
-- the company financial statements and the part of the
directors' remuneration report to be audited are not in agreement
with the accounting records and returns; or
-- certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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-- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of the directors for the financial
statements
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities
statement set out on pages 24 and 25, the directors are responsible
for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such
internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable
the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are
responsible for assessing the groups or company's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters
related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the
group or company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an
auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is
a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a
material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in
the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial
statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance
with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our
responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements
in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which
our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including
fraud is detailed below, however the primary responsibility for the
prevention and detection of fraud lies with management and those
charged with the governance of the partner company and group. We
obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks
that are applicable to the Group and the procedures in place for
ensuring compliance. The most significant areas identified were the
Companies Act 2006 and the regulations concerning the company's
listed on the London Stock Exchange.
As part of our audit planning process we assessed the different
areas of the financial statements, including disclosures, for the
risk of material misstatement. This included considering the risk
of fraud where direct enquiries were made of management and those
charged with governance concerning both whether they had any
knowledge of actual or suspected fraud and their assessment of the
susceptibility of fraud.
We have read board and committee minutes of meetings, as well as
regulatory announcements, as part of our risk assessment process to
identify events or conditions that could indicate an incentive or
pressure to commit fraud or provide an opportunity to commit fraud.
As part of this process, we have considered whether remuneration
incentive schemes or performance targets exist for the
Directors.
In addition to the risk of management override of controls, we
have considered the fraud risk related to any unusual transactions
or unexpected relationships, including assessing the risk of
undisclosed related party transactions. Our procedures to address
this risk included testing a risk-based selection of journal
transactions, both at the year end and throughout the year.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an
unavoidable risk that some material misstatements of the financial
statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly
planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK). The
potential effects of inherent limitations
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are particularly significant in the case of misstatement
resulting from fraud because fraud may involve sophisticated and
carefully organized schemes designed to conceal it, including
deliberate failure to record transactions, collusion or intentional
misrepresentations being made to us.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of
the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting
Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This
description forms part of our auditor's report.
Other matters which we are required to address
We were appointed by the Board on 7 February 2022 to audit the
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021. Our total
uninterrupted period of engagement is two years, covering the
period ended 31 December 2021 to 31 December 2022.
The non-audit services prohibited by the FRC's Ethical Standard
were not provided to the company and we remain independent of the
group and the parent company in conducting our audit.
Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to
the audit committee.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body,
in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006.
Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
company's members those matters we are required to state to them in
an auditor's 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 and the company's members as a body,
for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have
formed.
Leo Malkin
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of
Crowe U.K. LLP
Statutory Auditor
London
28 April 2023
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SIVOTA PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
U.S. dollars in thousands
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
--------------- -------------------
Note restated
----- -------------------
Revenues 5 5,918 -
Cost of revenues 4,361 -
--------------- -------------------
Gross Profit 1,557 -
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses 6 1,553 -
Sales and marketing expenses 7 1,309 -
General and administrative expenses 8 3,513 507
--------------- -------------------
Total operating expenses 6,375 507
Operating loss (4,818) (507)
Financial income - 9
Financial expenses 295 -
--------------- -------------------
Financial income (expenses), net 9 (295) 9
Loss before taxes (5,113) (498)
Taxes on income 12 1 -
--------------- -------------------
Net loss (5,114) (498)
=============== ===================
Net loss attributable to the owners (3,199) (498)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling (1,915) -
interest
--------------- -------------------
Net loss (5,114) (498)
=============== ===================
Net comprehensive loss (5,114) (498)
=============== ===================
Net comprehensive loss attributable
to the owners (3,199) (498)
Net comprehensive loss attributable
to non-controlling interest (1,915) -
--------------- -------------------
Net comprehensive loss (5,114) (498)
=============== ===================
Loss per share: 13
Basic loss per ordinary share in U.S.
dollars (0.38) (0.37)
=============== ===================
Diluted loss per ordinary share in
U.S. dollars (0.38) (0.37)
=============== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
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SIVOTA PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
U.S. dollars in thousands
As at As at
31 December 31 December
Note 2022 2021
---------- ------------ ------------
restated
------------
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets, net 4; 14 13,950 -
Property and equipment, net 34 -
------------ ------------
Total non-current assets 13,984 -
Current assets
Trade receivables 16 2,467 -
Other receivables 17 399 55
Cash and cash equivalents 4,439 1,012
------------ ------------
Total current assets 7,305 1,067
Total assets 21,289 1,067
============ ============
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Ordinary share capital 18 157 15
Deferred shares 18 65 65
Capital reserve from transactions
with non-controlling interests 19(b) (413) -
Share premium 15,139 1,251
Accumulated losses (3,697) (498)
------------ ------------
Total equity attributable to the
owners 11,251 833
Non-controlling interests 4; 19(b) 5,141 -
------------ ------------
Total equity 16,392 833
Current liabilities
Trade payables 20 2,042 -
Other payables 21 1,449 234
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 3,491 234
Non-current liabilities
Long term loan 4(e) 1,394 -
Employee benefits 12 -
Total non-current liabilities 1,406 -
Total equity and liabilities 21,289 1,067
============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
The financial statements on page 43 to 83 were authorised for
issue by the board of directors on 28 April 2023 and were signed on
its behalf by Ziv Ben-Barouch.
Ziv Ben-Barouch, CEO
28 April 2023
Company Registration Number: 12897590
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SIVOTA PLC
PARENT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
U.S. dollars in thousands
As at As at
31 December 31 December
Note 2022 2021
------ ------------ ------------
restated
------------
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investment in subsidiaries 15 11 ,904 -
Loan to subsidiary 4(d) 1,420 -
------------ ------------
Total non-current assets 13,324 -
Current assets
Other receivables 17 52 55
Cash and cash equivalents 1,076 1,012
------------ ------------
Total current assets 1,128 1,067
Total assets 14,452 1,067
============ ============
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Ordinary share capital 18 157 15
Deferred shares 18 65 65
Share premium 15,139 1,251
Accumulated losses (1,245) (498)
------------ ------------
Total equity 14,116 833
Current liabilities
Trade payables 20 3 -
Other payables 21 333 234
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 336 234
Total equity and liabilities 14,452 1,067
============ ============
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under
section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own
Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.
The net loss of the Parent Company for the year was $747 thousand
($498 thousand for the period from 22 September to 31 December
2021).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
The financial statements on page 43 to 83 were authorised for
issue by the board of directors on 28 April 2023 and were signed on
its behalf by Ziv Ben-Barouch.
Ziv Ben-Barouch, CEO
28 April 2023
Company Registration Number: 12897590
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SIVOTA PLC
PARENT STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
U.S. dollars in thousands
Ordinary
share capital Deferred Share premium Accumulated
shares losses Total equity
----------------- ------------ ----------------- -------------- ---------------
For the year ended 31 December 2022
Balance as at 31 December 2021
- restated 15 65 1,251 (498) 833
Net loss - - - (747) (747)
---- --- ------- -------- -------
Net comprehensive loss - - - (747) (747)
Transactions with owners:
Share capital issuance - see
Note 18 142 - 14,054 - 14,196
Share issue cost - - (166) - (166)
Total transactions with the
owners 142 - 13,888 (1,245) 14,030
Balance as at 31 December 2022 157 65 15,139 (1,245) 14,116
==== === ======= ======== =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
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SIVOTA PLC
PARENT STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
U.S. dollars in thousands
Ordinary
share Deferred Share Accumulated
capital shares premium losses Total
equity
---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------
restated
------------------------------------------------------------
For the period from 22
September
2020 to 31 December 2021:
Balance as at 22 September - - - - -
2020
Net loss - - - (498) (498)
---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------
Net comprehensive loss - - - (498) (498)
Transactions with owners:
Share capital issuance on
incorporation 66 - - - 66
Deferred shares (65) 65 - - -
Share capital issuance on
admission 14 - 1,391 - 1,405
Share issue cost - - (140) - (140)
---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------
Total transactions with the
owners 15 65 1,251 - 1,331
---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------
Balance as at 31 December
2021 15 65 1,251 (498) 833
========== ========== ========= ============= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements
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SIVOTA PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
For the period from 22 September 2020 to
31 December 2021
For the year ended
31 December 2022
------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
restated
---------------------------------------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss (5,114) (498)
Depreciation and amortisation 1,076 -
Share-based compensation by subsidiary 273 -
Financial expenses, net 83 -
Working capital adjustments:
Increase in trade receivables (762) -
Increase in other receivables (55) (55)
Increase (decrease) in trade and other
payables (816) 234
Decrease in long term employee benefits (46) -
------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
Net cash used by operating activities (5,361) (319)
Cash flows from investing activities
Decrease in short-term deposit 7 -
Net cash acquired on acquisition of
subsidiary - see Note 4 337 -
Convertible loan acquisition - see Note (1,654) -
4(d)
Net cash used by investing activities (1,310) -
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of ordinary shares,
net of issuance costs 11,848 1,331
Repayment of lease liability (9) -
Exercise of subsidiary's options 8 -
Loan repayments (1,512) -
Net cash flow provided by financing
activities 10,335 1,331
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,664 1,012
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (237) -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 1,012 -
period
------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4,439 1,012
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
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SIVOTA PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
(a) Financing non-cash transactions
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
---------------- ----------------------
restated
---------------- ----------------------
Debt offset against the
payment for share capital 2,182 -
of the Company - see Note
4(e)
================ ======================
Receivables from exercise
of subsidiary's options 7 -
================ ======================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
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SIVOTA PLC
PARENT STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
For the period from 22 September 2020 to
31 December 2021
For the year ended
31 December 2022
----------------------- ---------------------------------------------
restated
----------------------- ---------------------------------------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss (747) (498)
Financial expenses, net 52 -
Working capital adjustments:
Increase (decrease) in other receivables 3 (55)
Increase in trade and other payables 102 234
Net cash used by operating activities (590) (319)
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment in subsidiary - see Note 4 (9,398) -
Convertible loan acquisition - see Note (1,654) -
4(d)
Net cash used by investing activities (11,052) -
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of ordinary shares,
net of issuance costs 11,848 1,331
Net cash flow provided by financing
activities 11,848 1,331
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 206 1,012
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (142) -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 1,012 -
period
----------------------- ---------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,076 1,012
======================= =============================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
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SIVOTA PLC
PARENT STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
U.S. dollars in thousands
(a) Financing non-cash transactions
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
---------------- ----------------------
restated
---------------- ----------------------
Debt offset against the
payment for share capital 2,182 -
of the Company - see Note
4(e)
================ ======================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 1 - General information
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and
registered in England and Wales on 22 September 2020 with
registered company number 12897590 and its registered office
situated in England and Wales with its registered office at New
London House, 172 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5QR.
On 22 July 2021 the company completed a placing and listed on
the Main Market (Standard Segment) of the LSE.
On 12 May 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of a
majority stake in Apester Ltd, a digital marketing engagement
platform (the "Acquisition") - for more information see Note 4.
The cash consideration for the Acquisition was funded through a
$14.2 million (gross) placing and direct subscription of 11,500,000
new ordinary shares of Sivota of one pence each. In September 2022
the Company completed its readmission to the London Stock
Exchange.
Note 2 - Definitions
In these financial statements:
The Company - Sivota PLC
The Group - The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries
Subsidiaries - Entities that are controlled (as defined
in IFRS 10) by the Company and whose accounts
are consolidated with those of the Company
Related parties - as defined in IAS 24
Dollar/USD - U.S. dollar/"$"
Note 3 - Significant accounting policies
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently
in the financial statements for all periods presented, unless
otherwise stated.
a. Basis of accounting
The Group Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with UK adopted International Accounting Standards.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical
cost basis, except for the revaluation of financial instruments
that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting
period, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical
cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration
given in exchange for goods and services.
The financial information of the Group is presented in U.S.
dollars ("$"), which is the Group's functional currency of the
principal operations following the Acquisition in May 2022.
Following the Acquisition in May 2022, the Company has changed its
presentation accounting policy in order to align its functional and
presentation currency to be U.S. dollars. As this is a change in
accounting policy, it has been applied retrospectively as required
by IAS 8. The rates
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
applied for the purpose of the translating the assets and
liabilities is the current exchange rate as at the date of each
statement of financial position. Income and expenses for each
statement of comprehensive income were translated at exchange rate
at the dates of the transactions. As a result, the prior period
comparatives in these financial statements have been restated from
Great British Pounds Sterling ("GBP") to U.S. dollars ("$"). For
more information, see Note 24.
Going concern
The Group has raised finance during the year, to fund the
acquisition of Apester and the Group's working capital management.
The Group projects that it will need to raise further debt or
equity finance to fund the planned development. Group is expected
to further generate losses from operations during 2023 which will
be expressed in negative cash flows from operating activity. Hence
the continuation of Group's operations depends on raising the
required financing resources or reaching profitability, which are
not guaranteed at this point. Whilst the directors are confident
they will be able to realise the additional finance required, this
is not guaranteed and hence there is a material uncertainty in
respect of going concern. However, the directors have, at the time
of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation
that the Group will have adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future, which is defined
as twelve months from the signing of this report. For this reason,
the directors continue to adopt the going-concern basis of
accounting in preparing the financial statements.
b. Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial
statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company
(its subsidiaries) made up to 31 December each year. Control is
achieved when the Company:
- has the power over the investee;
- is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
- has the ability to use its power to affects its returns.
The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if
facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or
more of the three elements of control listed above.
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains
control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses
control of the subsidiary. Specifically, the results of
subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included
in profit
or loss from the date the Company gains control until the date
when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used
into line with the Group's accounting policies.
All intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses
and cash flows relating to transactions between the members of the
Group are eliminated on consolidation.
Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are identified
separately from the Group's equity therein. Those interests of
non-controlling shareholders that are present ownership interests
entitling their holders to a proportionate share of net assets upon
liquidation may initially be measured at fair value or at the
non-controlling interests' proportionate share of the fair value
of
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the acquiree's identifiable net assets. The choice of
measurement is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Other
non-controlling interests are initially measured at fair value.
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of
non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at
initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests' share of
subsequent changes in equity.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income
are attributed to the owners of the Company and to the
non-controlling interests. Total comprehensive income of the
subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company and to
the non-controlling interests even if this results in the
non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
Changes in the Group's interests in subsidiaries that do not
result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity
transactions. The carrying amount of the Group's interests and the
non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in
their relative interests in the
subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the
non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the
consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and
attributed to the owners of the Company.
c. Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the
acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the
fair value of the consideration transferred on the date of
acquisition with the addition of non-controlling interests in the
acquiree. In each business combination, the Company chooses whether
to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree based on
their fair value on the date of acquisition or at their
proportionate share in the fair value of the acquiree's net
identifiable assets.
Direct acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, which represents the
excess of the acquisition consideration and the amount of
non-controlling interests over the net identifiable assets acquired
and liabilities assumed . After initial recognition, goodwill is
measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are
measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Intangible assets
with a finite useful life are amortised over their useful life and
reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the
asset may be impaired. The amortisations period and the
amortisation method for an intangible asset are reviewed at least
at each year end.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not
systematically amortised and are tested for impairment annually or
whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be
impaired.
d. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash equivalents are considered as highly liquid investments,
including unrestricted short-term bank deposits with an original
maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or
with a maturity of more than three months, but which are redeemable
on demand without penalty and which form part of the Group's cash
management.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
e. Intangible assets
Separately acquired intangible assets are measured on initial
recognition at cost including directly attributable costs.
Expenditures relating to internally generated intangible assets,
excluding capitalised research and development expenditures, are
recognised in profit or loss when incurred.
Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortised over
their useful life and reviewed for impairment whenever there is an
indication that the asset may be impaired. The amortisations period
and the amortisation method for an intangible asset are reviewed at
least at each year end.
Amortisation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the
useful life of the assets at annual rates as follows:
Number of years
--------------------------
Developed technology 6.6
Customer relationships 9.6
Research and development expenditures
Research expenditures are recognised in profit or loss when
incurred. An intangible asset arising from a development project or
from the development phase of an internal project is recognised if
the Group can demonstrate: the technical feasibility of completing
the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale;
the Group's intention to complete the intangible asset and use or
sell it; the Group's ability to use or sell the intangible asset;
how the intangible asset will generate future economic benefits;
the availability of adequate technical, financial and other
resources to complete the intangible asset; and the Group's
ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the
intangible asset during its development.
The asset is measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation
and any accumulated
impairment losses. Amortisation of the asset begins when
development is completed, and the asset is available for use. The
asset is amortised over its useful life. Testing of impairment is
performed annually over the period of the development project.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
f. Impairment policy
The Group evaluates the need to record an impairment of the
carrying amount of nonfinancial assets whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount is not
recoverable.
If the carrying amount of non-financial assets exceeds their
recoverable amount, the assets are reduced to their recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less
costs of sale and value in use. In measuring value in use, the
expected future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount
rate that reflects the risks specific to the asset. The recoverable
amount of an asset that does not generate independent cash flows is
determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.
The impairment test is performed annually, on 31 December, or
more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that
there is an impairment.
g. Earnings per share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net income
(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company by the
weighted average number of Ordinary Shares outstanding during the
period. The Company's share of earnings of investees is included
based on the earnings per share of the investees multiplied by the
number of shares held by the Company.
If the number of Ordinary Shares outstanding increases as a
result of a capitalisation, bonus issue, or share split, the
calculation of earnings per share for all periods presented are
adjusted retrospectively.
Potential Ordinary shares are included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share when their conversion decreases earnings
per share from continuing operations. Potential Ordinary shares
that are converted during the period are included in diluted
Earnings per share only until the conversion date and from that
date in basic earnings per share.
h. Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when the
control over the services is transferred to the customer. The
transaction price is the amount of the consideration that is
expected to be received based on the contract terms.
Revenue from rendering of services is recognised over time,
during the period the customer simultaneously receives and consumes
the benefits provided by the Group's performance. The Group charges
its customers based on payment terms agreed upon in specific
agreements, most of them are net 60 - net 75.
The Group generates revenues from two different models:
- Revenues from revenue share business model (hereafter:
"rev-share model") are based on the Group's installed software
platform at Publisher's site. When an end-customer is using the
Company's platform, the Company generates revenue from the
rev-share model, with whom it has contracted, and split the
revenues with the Publishers, such 50% to 80% of the revenues
collected are passed through to the Publisher.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
- Revenues from SAAS (software as a service) model - the Company
recognised revenue from rendering SAAS over time.
The Group has no obligation for discounts, incentives or refunds
subsequent to revenue generation.
In determining the amount of revenue from contracts with
customers, the Group evaluates whether it is a principal or an
agent in the arrangement. The Group is principal when the Group
controls the promised services before transferring them to the
customer. In these circumstances, the Group recognises revenue for
the gross amount of the consideration. Revenues from rev-share
model are presented on a gross basis as the group acts as a
principal and is exposed to the risks associated with the
transaction.
i. Leases
The Group as a lessee assesses whether a contract is or contains
a lease, at inception of the contract. The Group recognises a
right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect
to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee , except for
short-term leases, that defined as leases with a lease term of 12
months or less.
j. Foreign currencies
The functional currency of the Group is U.S. dollar ("$"), as
the dollar is the primary currency of the economic environment in
which the Group has operated and expects to continue to operate in
the foreseeable future.
In preparing the financial statements of the Group entities,
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
reporting 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.
Nonmonetary 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.
k. Retirement and termination benefit costs
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are
recognised as an expense when employees have rendered service
entitling them to the contributions. Payments made to state-managed
retirement benefit plans are accounted for as payments to defined
contribution plans where the Group's obligations under the plans
are equivalent to those arising in a defined contribution
retirement benefit plan .
All of the Group's employees that are employed by the Company's
Israeli subsidiaries have subscribed to Section 14 of Israel's
Severance Pay Law, 5723-1963 ("Section 14"). Pursuant to Section
14, the Group's employees, covered by this section, are entitled
only to monthly deposits, at a rate of 8.33% of their monthly
salary, made on their behalf by the subsidiaries.
Payments in accordance with Section 14 release the Group from
any future severance liabilities in respect of those employees.
Neither severance pay liabilities nor severance pay funds under
Article 14 for such employees are recorded in the Group's balance
sheet. For the year 2022 the Group recognised $146 thousand related
to defined contribution retirement benefit plans.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
l. Short-term and other long-term employee benefits
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in
respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave in the
period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount
of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service
.
Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee
benefits are measured at the undiscounted amount of the benefits
expected to be paid in exchange for the related service .
m. Taxation
The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the
period. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the
income statement because it excludes items of income or expense
that are taxable or deductible in other periods 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 reporting date.
Deferred income tax is provided for using the liability method
on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax
basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for
financial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax liabilities are
recognised in full for all temporary differences. Deferred income
tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences
carried forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses to the
extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available
against which the deductible temporary differences, and
carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused losses can be
utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at
each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that is
probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred income
tax asset to be recovered.
As at 31 December 2022 the management believed that the deferred
tax assets are not likely to be realisable in the foreseeable
future and therefore no deferred income tax was recognised.
n. Property, plant and equipment
Property and equipment are measured at cost, including directly
attributable costs, less
accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the
useful life of the assets at annual rates as follows:
Number of years
--------------------------
Computer and electronic equipment 3-7
Office furniture and equipment 15
Leasehold improvements 10
The useful life, depreciation method and residual value of an
asset are reviewed at least each year-end and any changes are
accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate.
Depreciation of an asset ceases at the earlier of the date that
the asset is classified as held for sale and the date that the
asset is derecognised. An asset is derecognised on disposal or when
no further economic benefits are expected from its use.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
o. 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 .
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially
measured at fair value, except for trade receivables that do not
have a significant financing component which are measured at
transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable
to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial
liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities
at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from
the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as
appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly
attributable
to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities
at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in
profit or loss .
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 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.
The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the
contractual rights to 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.
Financial assets are classified into the following specified
categories: financial assets "at fair value through profit or
loss", or FVTPL, "at fair value through other comprehensive income"
or at amortised cost on the basis of the Group's business model for
managing financial assets and the contractual cash flow
characteristics of the financial asset.
Income is recognised on an effective interest basis for debt
instruments other than those financial assets classified as at
FVTPL.
As at the reporting date the Group holds no financial assets or
investments other than cash and trade receivables.
Financial liabilities and equity
Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value when
the Group becomes a party to their contractual arrangements.
Transaction costs are included in the initial measurement of
financial liabilities, with the exception of financial liabilities
classified at fair value through profit or loss. The subsequent
measurement of financial liabilities is discussed below. A
financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the
liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial
liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the
contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial
liability and an equity instrument .
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 .
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Financial liabilities
All financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised
cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL .
Financial liabilities are classified as at fair value through
profit or loss if the financial liability is either held for
trading or it is designated as such upon initial recognition.
Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value, with
any gains or losses arising on changes in fair value recognised in
profit or loss to the extent that they are not part of a designated
hedging relationship. Warrants issued by the Group that have
cashless or net share settlement mechanism is classified as
derivative and measured at fair value, with any gains or losses
arising on changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.
Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value,
net of transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at
amortised cost, where applicable, using the effective interest
method, with interest expense recognised on an effective yield
basis.
p. Share-based payments
Share-based payment transactions of the Group's 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. The fair value excludes the effect of
non-market-based vesting conditions. Details regarding the
determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based
transactions are set out in Note 19.
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 the
number of equity instruments that will eventually vest. At each
reporting 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 reserves .
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions with parties
other than employees are measured at the fair value of the goods or
services received, except where that fair value cannot be estimated
reliably, in which case they are measured at the fair value of the
equity instruments granted, measured at the date the entity obtains
the goods or the counterparty renders the service .
q. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In applying the Group's accounting policies, which are described
in Note 3, the directors are required to make judgements (other
than those involving estimations) that have a significant impact on
the amounts recognised and to make estimates and assumptions about
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated
assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors
that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from
these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an
ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in
the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision
affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and
future periods if the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
- Business combinations
The Group is required to allocate the acquisition cost of the
subsidiary and activities through business combinations on the
basis of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed
liabilities. The Group used external valuations to determine the
fair value. The valuations include management estimates and
assumptions as for future cash flow projections from the acquired
business and selection of models to compute the fair value of the
acquired components and their depreciation period.
- Research and development expenses
According to the accounting treatment, as described above, the
Group's management examined whether the conditions for recognising
development costs as intangible
assets are met. The Group conclude that, development costs
relating to the group software platform did not meet the conditions
for recognition of as an intangible asset.
- Share-based payment.
The fair value of share-based payment transactions is calculated
using the fair value of Group company's ordinary shares at the date
of granting the options, this fair value is estimated by using
valuation techniques that are based on actual purchasing price when
applicable and measurement of the share's price by valuation
technique of discounting future cash flows or other valuation
techniques. For more information, see Note 19.
r. Adoption of new and revised standards and interpretations.
New standards, interpretations and amendments effective from 1
January 2022.
There were no new standards or interpretations effective for the
first time for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022 that
had a significant effect on the Group's Financial Statements.
New standards, interpretations and amendments not yet
effective
At the date of authorisation of these Financial Statements, a
number of amendments to existing standards and interpretations,
which have not been applied in these Financial Statements, were in
issue but not yet effective for the year presented. The Directors
do not expect that the adoption of these standards will have a
material impact on the financial information of the Group in future
periods.
At the date of authorisation of the Group financial information,
the Directors have reviewed the standards in issue by the
International Accounting Standards Board and the International
Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee, which are effective
for the accounting periods ending on or after the stated effective
date. In their view, none of these standards would have a material
impact on the financial reporting of the Group.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 4 - Business combination
a. On 24 January 2022 the Company entered into a Share Purchase
Agreement ("Acquisition") with Apester Ltd, a digital marketing
engagement platform, that was completed on 12 May 2022. Under the
terms of Acquisition Apester issued to the Company 14,947,409
Preferred Seed Shares for an aggregate consideration of $12.0
million of which $6.0 million was paid on 13 May 2022 and the
further $6.0 million was paid on 12 August 2022. The Preferred Seed
Shares provide the Company with 57.5% of Apester's share
capital.
The acquisition costs in amount of $0.3 million and $0.2 million
were recorded in general and administrative expenses in 2022 and
2021 respectively. According to the Share Purchase Agreement
Apester paid to Sivota $0.4 million as part of the transaction
costs.
b. Pursuant to the articles of association of Apester, that were
exercised following Acquisition completion, the Company also has
certain veto and consent rights, including the right to appoint a
majority of directors to the Apester's Board.
c. In addition, amongst other customary provisions, the Share
Purchase Agreement contains various warranties typical in a
transaction of this nature from Apester in favour of the Company,
regarding the operations, employees and the business and assets of
Apester.
d. Following the Acquisition, the Company entered into two
convertible loan assignment agreements with lenders to Apester,
pursuant to which $1.654 million in convertible loans, including
accrued interest, were assigned to the Company (the "loan"). The
convertible loan bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and will
be capable of conversion by the Company into Preferred Seed Shares
in Apester, par value NIS 0.01 each, at a conversion price per
share of $0.8028147 dollars. If converted in full, the Preferred
Seed Shares would represent approximately 6.6% of Apester's share
capital as at 31 December 2022. If the convertible loan is not so
converted, Apester will be required to repay all outstanding
principal and interest on the loan in full in 24 monthly
instalments starting February 2024.
e. Following the Acquisition and pursuant to the agreement with
the Apester's shareholder ("the Shareholder"), the Shareholder's
loan in amount of $2.182 million, including accrued interest, was
fully settled by offset against the payment for share capital of
the Company.
The remaining Shareholder's loan in amount of $1.5 million shall
bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum, accrued from the actual
funding date, will be capable of conversion by the Shareholder into
Preferred Seed Shares in Apester, par value NIS 0.01 each, at a
conversion price per share of $0.8028147 dollars. If converted in
full, the Preferred Seed Shares would represent approximately 6.3%
of Apester's share capital as at 31 December 2022. If the
convertible loan is not converted, Apester will be required to
repay all outstanding principal and interest on the loan in full in
24 monthly instalments starting February 2024.
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
f. The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Apester on the acquisition date:
Fair Value
---------------------------------------------
Investment
Investment in convertible Total
in share loan investment
capital
------------ --------------- --------------
Net cash after the Acquisition
(1) 9,735 - 9,735
Short-term restricted deposit 105 - 105
Trade and other receivables 1,987 - 1,987
Non-current assets 71 - 71
Intangible assets:
Developed technology (2) 8,655 - 8,655
Customer relationships (3) 3,033 - 3,033
Total identifiable assets 23,586 - 23,586
------------ --------------- --------------
Short term loans 1,850 - 1,850
Trade and other payables 4 ,082 - 4,082
Employee benefits 58 - 58
Deferred tax liability/asset, - - -
net (4)
Long-term loans (1) 2,638 (1,330) 1,308
------------ --------------- --------------
Total identifiable liabilities 8,628 (1,330) 7,298
------------ --------------- --------------
Total identifiable assets,
net 14,958 1,330 16,288
Non-controlling interest (5) (6,355) - (6,355)
Goodwill arising on acquisition
(6) 2,977 324 3,301
------------ --------------- --------------
Total acquisition cost, net
of transaction costs 11,580 1,654 13,234
============ =============== ==============
(1) Net cash after the Acquisition:
The total consideration for Apester's
shares - see Note 4(a) 12,000
Apester's share in the transaction costs
- see Note 4(a) (420)
Apester's debt offset against the payment
for share capital of the Company - see
Note 4(e) (2,182)
---------
Total cash investment by the Company 9,398
Net cash acquired on acquisition of
subsidiary 337
---------
Net cash after the Acquisition 9,735
=========
(2) amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life of
6.6 years
(3) amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life of
9.6 years
(4) Deferred tax liability/asset, net:
Deferred tax asset on loss carry forward 1,403
Deferred tax liability on intangible
assets (1,403)
-
=======
(5) measured at their proportionate share in the fair value of
the acquiree's net identifiable
assets.
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(6) attributable to the workforce and the expected synergy from
combining operations of Apester and the Company. The goodwill has
indefinite useful life.
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
g. The effects of Apester's acquisition for the period from the
acquisition date to 31 December 2022 are as follows:
Revenues 5,918
Net loss/n et comprehensive loss (4,375)
Cash flows used in operating activity (4,763)
Cash flows from investing activity 7
Cash flows used financing activity (1,513)
Current assets as at 31 December 2022 6,181
Current liabilities as at 31 December 2022 3,165
Equity as at 31 December 2022 224
h. The revenue and loss of Apester for the reporting period as
though the acquisition date had been on 1 January 2022:
Revenues 9,133
Net loss/n et comprehensive loss (7,507)
Note 5 - Operating Segments
a. General
The operating segments are identified on the basis of
information that is reviewed by the chief operating decision maker
("CODM") to make decisions about resources to be allocated and
assess its performance.
The Group has one operating segment - digital media
b. Geographic information:
Revenues classified by geographical areas based on client
location:
For the period
For the year from 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- --------------------
Group
-------------------------------------
European countries 1,904 -
North America 2,076 -
UK and Ireland 1,338 -
Other countries 600 -
--------------- --------------------
5,918
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
a. Additional information on revenues:
Revenues from major customers, which each account for 10% or
more of total revenues reported in the financial statements:
For the period
For the year from 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- -------------------
Group
------------------------------------
Customer A 798 -
Customer B 568 -
Note 6 - Research and development expenses
For the period
For the year from 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- -------------------
Group
------------------------------------
Payroll and related expenses 955 -
Share-based compensation
by subsidiary 13 -
Other 585 -
--------------- -------------------
1,553 -
===================
Note 7 - Sales and marketing expenses
For the period
For the year from 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- -------------------
Group
Payroll and related expenses 981 -
Share-based compensation
by subsidiary 19 -
Other 309 -
--------------- -------------------
1,309 -
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SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 8 - General and administrative expenses
For the period
from
For the year 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- ---------------
Group
Payroll and related expenses
(*) 976 -
Share-based compensation
by subsidiary 241 -
Amortisation of intangible
assets 1,039 -
Professional services 937 494
Directors' remuneration -
see Note 10 130 13
Other 190 -
--------------- ---------------
3,513 507
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(*) key management remuneration is disclosed in Note 11.
Note 9 - Financial expenses, net
For the period
from
For the year 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- ---------------
Group
Financial income :
Exchange rate differences - 9
=============== ===============
Financial expenses :
Exchange rate differences 191 -
Interest on loans (*) 104 -
295 -
=============== ===============
(*) including $74 thousand of interest on the convertible loan from Apester's
Shareholder measured at amortised cost, see Note 4(e).
68
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 10 - Directors' remuneration
The directors' remuneration in the reporting period was as
follows:
For the period
from
For the year 22 September
ended 2020 to
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
--------------- ---------------
Group
Base fees 130 13
=============== ===============
There was no other component of remuneration.
The directors' fee payable as at 31 December 2022 and 2021 were
$143 thousand and $13 thousand respectively.
Note 11 - Key management personnel
The number of key management (excluding members the Board)
employees throughout the reporting period was as follows:
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
--------------- -------------------
By the Company 1 -
=============== ===================
By the Group 2 -
=============== ===================
The transactions with the key management (excluding member the
Board) employees in the reporting period were as follows:
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
--------------- -------------------
Group
------------------------------------
Salaries 131 -
Social security 5 -
Pension and other costs 28 -
Share-based compensation by
subsidiary(*) 88 -
--------------- -------------------
252 -
=============== ===================
69
(*) In October 20022 Apester's CEO was granted 1,395,013 options
to Apester's shares. For more information see Note 19(b).
The short-benefits payable as at 31 December 2022 were $29
thousand.
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 12 - Taxes on Income
a. The Group has made no provision for taxation as it has not yet generated any taxable income. A reconciliation of income tax expense, applicable to the loss before taxation at the statutory tax rate to the income tax expense at the effective tax rate of the Group, is as follows:
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
--------------- -------------------
Group
------------------------------------
Loss before tax (5,113) (498)
--------------- -------------------
U.K. corporation tax credit
at 19.00% (971) (95)
Effect of non-deductible expenses 313 62
Differences in overseas tax
rates (174) -
Effect of tax benefit of losses
carried forward 833 33
--------------- -------------------
Current tax 1 -
=============== ===================
b. Carryforward net operating losses:
As of December 31, 2022, the Company has accumulated net
operating losses, amounting to $0.5 million which may be carried
forward and offset against taxable income in the future for an
indefinite period.
As of December 31, 2022, Apester has accumulated net operating
losses, amounting to $48.2 million which may be carried forward and
offset against taxable income in the future for an indefinite
period.
As of December 31, 2022, the U.K. subsidiary of Apester has net
operating loss carry forward for income tax purposes of $97
thousand, which may be carried forward and offset against taxable
income in the future for an indefinite period.
As of December 31, 2022, the U.S. subsidiary has net operating
loss carry forward for income tax purposes of $2.2 million, which
may be carried forward and offset against taxable income in the
future for an indefinite period.
70
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
c. Tax rates:
(1) The U.K. corporate income tax rate is 19%.
The principal tax rates applicable to the subsidiaries whose
place of incorporation is outside U.K. are:
Israel
The Israeli corporate income tax is 23%.
Amendment 73 to the law for the Encouragement of Capital
Investments, 1959 also prescribes special tax tracks for
technological enterprises, which became effective in 2017, as
follows:
- Technological preferred enterprise - an enterprise for which
total consolidated revenues of its parent company and all
subsidiaries are less than NIS 10 billion. A preferred
technological enterprise, as defined in the law, which is located
in the center of Israel, will be subject to tax at a rate of 12% on
profits deriving from intellectual property.
- Any dividends distributed to "foreign companies", as defined
in the law, deriving from income from the technological enterprises
will be subject to a withholding tax at a rate of 4%.
U.S.
The U.S. corporate income tax rate is approximately 21%.
d. Tax assessments:
The Company has not received final tax assessments since its
incorporation. Apester has tax assessments considered as final up
to and including the year 2016. Other subsidiaries of the Company
have not received final tax assessments since their
incorporation.
71
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 13 - Loss per share
The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share is based
on the following data:
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
Loss for the period attributable
to the equity holders of the
Company (3,199) (498)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purpose of basic
and diluted earnings per share 8,426,096 1,336,710
Basic and diluted loss per share
- U.S. dollars (0.38) (0.37)
Diluted earnings per share have not been disclosed on the basis
the company was loss making and therefore the impact of any
potentially dilutive ordinary shares would be anti-dilutive.
Note 14 - Intangible assets, net
Developed Customer relationships
technology Goodwill Total
------------ ------------------------ ------------ --------
Group
--------------------------------------------------------------
Cost:
The balance at 31 December - - - -
2021
Addition in a business
combination - see Note
4(e) 8,655 3,033 3,301 14,989
------------ ------------------------ ------------ --------
Total costs 8,655 3,033 3,301 14,989
------------ ------------------------ ------------ --------
Accumulated amortisation:
The balance at 31 December - - - -
2021
Amortisation for the period (837) (202) - (1,039)
------------ ------------------------ ------------ --------
Total amortisation (837) (202) - (1,039)
------------ ------------------------ ------------ --------
The net balance at 31 December
2022 7,818 2,831 3,301 13,950
============ ======================== ============ ========
72
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 15 - Investment in subsidiary
As at 31 December
-------------------
2022 2021
------------ -----
Company
-------------------
Investment in Apester in May
2022 - see Note 4 11,904 -
============ =====
Details of the Company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2022 are as
follows:
Portion of
Place of ordinary shares Registered
incorporation held Principal activity address
----------------- -------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------
Apester Ltd. Israel 54.1% digital marketing Hamasger 64,
engagement platform Tel Aviv
Apester UK U.K. 54.1% digital marketing 201 Haverstock
Ltd. engagement platform Hill, London,
NW3 4QG
Apester Inc. U.S.A. 54.1% digital marketing Rockville
engagement platform ,MD 20852
,11300 Rockville
pike
Sivota IL Israel 100% finance and administrative Tuval 5, Tel-Aviv
Ltd services for
the parent company
Note 16 - Trade receivable
As at 31 December
--------------------------------
2022 2021
--------------- ---------------
Group Company Group Company
------ ------- ------ -------
Trade receivables from contracts
with
customers 2,456 - - -
Less - provision for doubtful - - - -
accounts
------ ------- ------ -------
Trade receivables, net 2,456 - - -
====== ======= ====== =======
As of December 31, 2022, the Group has no material amounts that
are past due
and not impaired.
73
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Additional information of trade receivables
Balances of major Customers, which each account for 10% or more
of the total
balance of trade receivables:
As at 31 December
--------------------------------
2022 2021
--------------- ---------------
Group Company Group Company
------ ------- ------ -------
Customer A 241 - - -
Note 17 - Other receivables
As at 31 December
------------------------------
2022 2021
-------------- --------------
Group Company Group Company
----- ------- ----- -------
Government authorities 263 5 52 52
Prepaid expenses 65 24 3 3
Subsidiaries - 23 - -
Security deposits 53 - -
Other 18 - - -
----- ------- ----- -------
Total 399 52 55 55
===== ======= ===== =======
Note 18 - Share capital
a. Composition of share capital :
Issued and outstanding
Class of shares number of shares
--------------------------- ----------------------
Ordinary shares of GBP0.01
par value 12,585,000
Deferred shares of GBP0.01
par value 4,950,000
The company has no authorised share capital limit.
74
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
b. Movement in Ordinary Shares' capital:
Date Details Number Par Price Total proceeds,
of ordinary value per share net of issuance
shares GBP GBP costs (1)
U.S. dollars
in thousands
Issuance of ordinary
Incorporation shares to the original
on subscriber - Mr. Hagai
22 September 2020 Tal 5,000,000 0.01 0.01 80
-------------------------- ------------ ------ ---------- ----------------
Redesignation of ordinary
shares to deferred
18 December 2020 shares (2) (4,950,000) 0.01 1.00 -
-------------------------- ------------ ------ ---------- ----------------
Issuance of ordinary
22 July 2021 shares on the admission 1,035,000 0.01 1.00 1,251
-------------------------- ------------ ------ ---------- ----------------
Total as at
31 December 2021 1,085,000 1,331
------------ ------ ---------- ----------------
Issuance of ordinary
shares and subsequent
12 May 2022 readmission 11,500,000 0.01 1.00 14,030
-------------------------- ------------ ------ ---------- ----------------
Total as at
31 December 2022 12,585,000 15,361
------------ ------ ---------- ----------------
(1) all shares are fully paid.
(2) the deferred shares carry no voting rights, no rights to
dividends and on a return of capital are only entitled to a return
once a sum of GBP1,000,000 has been paid on each ordinary share.
The entire class of deferred share can be acquired by the Company
at any time for no consideration.
Note 19 - Share-based compensation by subsidiary
a. As at the reporting date the Company does not have a share
incentive plan and has not granted any options.
b. Share-based compensation by subsidiary
Under Apester's 2015 Global Share Incentive Plan (the "Plan"),
Apester may grant options to its own shares to directors, employees
and consultants of Apester or its subsidiaries. Each option granted
under the Plan is exercisable to Apester's shares until the earlier
of ten years from the date of the grant of the option or the
expiration date of the Plan. The options vest primarily over four
years. Any options, which are forfeited before expiration, become
available for future grants.
75
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
The movements in Apester's share options are as follows:
Weighted
Number of average exercise
options price
----------- ------------------
U.S. dollars
------------------
Apester's share options outstanding at
the date of the Acquisition on 12 May
2022 2,742,116 0.34
The changes in the period from 12 May
2022 to 31 December 2022:
Share options exercised (1) (1,656,537) 0.01
Share options forfeited (590,499) 0.34
Share options granted (2) 1,395,091 0.80
-----------
Apester's share options outstanding as
at 31 December 2022 1,890,171 0.84
===========
Apester's share options exercisable as
at 31 December 2022 419,612 1.11
===========
The weighted average remaining contractual life for the options
outstanding as of 31 December 2022 was 8.2 years.
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding as of 31
December 2022 was mainly $0.80 - $1.3 dollars.
(1) During the period from the Acquisition date to 31 December
2022 Apester issued 1,656,537 ordinary shares upon the exercise of
options by former employees for the consideration of $15
thousand.
As a result, the Company's share in Apester share capital was
reduced from 57.5% to 54.1%. The difference of $0.41 million
between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are
adjusted and the consideration paid was recognised directly in
equity and attributed to the owners of the Company .
(2) In October 2022 Apester granted 1,395,091 options to its CEO
exercisable to 1,395,091 its ordinary shares at an exercise price
of $0.803 dollars. 174,386 options will vest in 6 months from the
grant date and 1,220,705 options will vest over a period of 42
months in in equal quarterly installments with each installment
vesting at the end of the 3 months period thereafter. The options
are exercisable for a period of up to 10
years. The total fair value of the options granted was $527
thousand at the grant date, calculated using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model.
The following table specifies the inputs used for the fair value
measurement of the grant:
Exercised price in U.S dollars 0.803
Dividend yield 0%
Expected volatility of the share price 56.91%
Risk- free interest rate 3.56%
Expected life if share option in yeas 4
Share price in U.S dollars 0.803
76
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
c. The share-based compensation costs recognised in the
financial statements for services received:
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
--------------- -------------------
Group
------------------------------------
Share-based compensation
by subsidiary 273 -
=============== ===================
The share-based compensation costs recognised against an
increase in equity attributable to non-controlling interests.
Note 20 - Trade payables
Balances of major vendors, which each account for 10% or more of
the total
balance of trade payables:
As at 31 December
--------------------------------
2022 2021
--------------- ---------------
Group Company Group Company
------ ------- ------ -------
Vendor A 604 - - -
Vendor B 260 - - -
Note 21 - Other payables
As at 31 December
------------------------------------------
2022 2021
-------------- --------------------------
Group Company Group Company
----- ------- ----------- -------------
Employees and payroll accruals 676 36 13 13
Warrants 23 - - -
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities 750 297 221 221
----- ------- ----------- -------------
Total 1,449 333 234 234
===== ======= =========== =============
77
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 22 - Financial instruments
a. Classification of financial assets and liabilities:
The financial assets and financial liabilities in the statement
of financial position are
classified by groups of financial instruments as follows:
Financial assets: As at 31 December
----------------------------------
2022 2021
---------------- ----------------
Group Company Group Company
------- ------- ------- -------
Financial assets measured
at amortised cost:
Long term loan to subsidiary - 1,420 - -
Trade receivables 2,467 - - -
Cash and cash equivalents 4,439 1,076 1,012 1,012
------- ------- ------- -------
Total financial assets measured
at amortised cost 6,906 2,496 1,012 1,012
======= ======= ======= =======
Total current 6,909 1,076 1,012 1,012
======= ======= ======= =======
Total non-current - 1,420 - -
======= ======= ======= =======
Financial liabilities: As at 31 December
----------------------------------
2022 2021
---------------- ----------------
Group Company Group Company
------- ------- ------- -------
Financial liabilities measured
at amortised cost:
Trade payables 2,042 3 - -
Other payables 1,426 247 234 234
Long term loan 1,394 - - -
------- ------- ------- -------
Total financial liabilities
measured at amortised cost 4,862 250 234 234
------- ------- ------- -------
FVTPL - warrants (see note
(c) below) 23 - - -
------- ------- ------- -------
Total financial liabilities 4,885 250 234 234
======= ======= ======= =======
Total current 3,491 250 234 234
======= ======= ======= =======
Total non-current 1,394 - - -
======= ======= ======= =======
78
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
b. Financial risks factors
The Group's activities expose it to various financial risks.
Market risk - foreign exchange risk
A significant portion of the Group's revenues is received in
USD. The Group also has
revenues that are received in GBP, EURO and New Israeli Shekels
("NIS"). A significant
portion of the Croup's expenses is paid in NIS and GBP.
Therefore, the Group is exposed
to fluctuations in the foreign exchange rates in USD against
GBP, EURO and NIS.
Credit risk
The Group usually extends 30-60-day term to its customers. The
Group regularly monitors
the credit extended to its customers and their general financial
condition but does not
require collateral as security for these receivables.
The Group always recognises lifetime expected credit losses
(ECL) for trade receivables.
The expected credit losses on these financial assets are
estimated based on the Group's
historical credit loss experience, adjusted for factors that are
specific to the debtors, general
economic conditions and an assessment of both the current as
well as the forecast direction
of conditions at the reporting date, including time value of
money where appropriate.
The Group considers the following as constituting an event of
default for internal credit risk
management purposes if information developed internally or
obtained from external
sources indicates that the debtor is unlikely to pay its
creditors, including the Group, in full
(without taking into account any collateral held by the
Group).
Irrespective of the above analysis, the Group considers that
default has occurred when a
financial asset is more than 90 days past due unless the Group
has reasonable and
supportable information to demonstrate that a more lagging
default criterion is more
appropriate.
Given the payment history of the Company's customers, the ECL
provision amounted, if
any, to immaterial amounts.
The Group maintains cash and cash equivalents in various
financial institutions. These
financial institutions are located in the UK, Israel, and
US.
79
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Liquidity risk
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group's
financial liabilities based on
contractual undiscounted payments (including interest
payments):
As of 31 December 2022:
From one to
Less than one three years
year
----------------- --------------
Group Company Group Company
------- -------- ----- -------
Trade payables 2,042 3 - -
Other payables 1,426 247 - -
Warrants 23 - - -
Long term loan - - 1,844 -
Total financial liabilities 3,491 250 1,844 -
======= ======== ===== =======
As of 31 December 2021:
Less than one
year
---------------
Group Company
------ -------
Other payables 234 234
====== =======
c. Fair value
The carrying amounts of the Group's financial assets and
liabilities approximate their fair
value, except of warrants derivative financial liability that
are measured in fair value through
profit and loss category (FVTPL).
d. Sensitivity tests relating to changes in market factors
A change as at 31 December 2022 in the exchange rates of the
following currencies against
the U.S. Dollar, as indicated below would have affected the
measurement of financial
instruments denominated in a foreign currency and would have
increased (decreased)
profit or loss and equity by the amounts shown below (before
tax). This analysis is based
on foreign currency exchange rate that the Group considered to
be reasonably possible at
the end of the reporting period. The analysis assumes that all
other variables, in particular
interest rates, remain constant and ignores any impact of
forecasted sales and purchases.
80
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
As at
31 December 2022
-------------------
Group Company
-------- ---------
Sensitivity test to changes
in GBP to Dollar exchange
rate:
Gain (loss) from the change:
Increase of 10% in exchange
rate 204 (15)
Decrease of 10% in exchange
rate (204) 15
Sensitivity test to changes
in Euro to Dollar exchange
rate:
Gain (loss) from the change:
Increase of 10% in exchange
rate (6) -
Decrease of 10% in exchange
rate 6 -
Sensitivity test to changes
in NIS to Dollar exchange
rate:
Gain (loss) from the change:
Increase of 10% in exchange
rate 33 (2)
Decrease of 10% in exchange
rate (33) 2
Note 23 - Balances and transactions with related parties
Details of directors' remuneration and key management personnel
are disclosed in Note 10 and 11.
From the incorporation to 22 July 2021 Mr. Hagai Tal was the
ultimate controlling party. Following listing and placing on the
Main Market (Standard Segment) of the LSE, see Note 1 above, there
ceased to be any controlling party.
In January 2021, the Company received $1.01 million from Mr.
Hagai Tal and $171 thousand cash from Mr. Tim Weller, in advance of
the issue of ordinary shares. On 9 April 2021, all amounts owed to
Mr. Hagai Tal were repaid in full, without any issue of shares.
The details of convertible loan from Apester's shareholder are
disclosed in Note 4(e).
From Apester's acquisition date to 31 December 2022 the Group
recorded interest expenses in the amount of $74 thousands.
81
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
Note 24 - Changes in presentation accounting policy
Following Apester's acquisition in May 2022, the Group has
changed its presentation accounting policy in order to align its
functional and presentation currency to be U.S. dollars.
As a result, the prior period comparatives in these financial
statements have been restated from Great British Pounds Sterling
("GBP") to U.S. dollars ("$") as follows:
As at 31 December 2021
--------------------------
restated
Amount in amount in
GBP U.S. dollars
----------- -------------
in thousands
--------------------------
Group/Company
--------------------------
Current assets
Other receivables 41 55
Cash and cash equivalents 749 1,012
----------- -------------
Total current assets 790 1,067
Equity
Share capital 11 15
Deferred shares 49 65
Share premium 922 1,251
Foreign currency translation
reserve (balancing figure) - -
Accumulated losses (365) (498)
----------- -------------
Total equity 617 833
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 173 234
----------- -------------
Total current liabilities 173 234
Total equity and liabilities 790 1,067
=========== =============
82
SIVOTA PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. dollars in thousands
As at 12 May 2022
--------------------------
restated
Amount in amount in
GBP U.S. dollars
----------- -------------
in thousands
--------------------------
Group/Company
--------------------------
Current assets
Other receivables 17 21
Cash and cash equivalents 5,544 6,774
----------- -------------
Total current assets 5,561 6,795
Equity
Share capital 11 15
Deferred shares 49 65
Share premium 922 1,251
Foreign currency translation
reserve (balancing figure) - -
Accumulated losses (446) (675)
----------- -------------
Total equity 536 656
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 153 187
Payment on account of share
capital 4,872 5,952
----------- -------------
Total current liabilities 5,025 6,139
Total equity and liabilities 5,561 6,795
=========== =============
Note 25 - Auditors remuneration
The Company auditors' remuneration for the reported period was
as follows:
For the period
from 22 September
For the year 2020 to
ended 31 December
31 December 2021
2022
Audit fees 143 37
Non-audit fees for readmission
reports 64 68
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