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NCON Norcon

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Norcon PLC Final Results (6509V)

19/04/2016 12:00pm

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Norcon PLC

19 April 2016

19 April 2016

Norcon plc

("Norcon", the "Group" or the "Company")

FINAL RESULTS

For the twelve months ended 31 December 2015

Norcon plc (LSE/AIM: NCON), the global communications network specialist, is pleased to announce audited results for the year ended 31 December 2015. Annual revenues, are in line with last year, however the Board is pleased to report that these have generated higher profitability due to the positive impact of the transition plan that concluded in 2014. The Group has continued to diversify into new markets and expanded its portfolio of services across Project Management and Engineering Solutions.

The Group now believes it has a firm platform for future growth. The business is now spread across new markets and offers a wider portfolio of services compared to the legacy business and is growing the customer base. We are now well positioned, on a stronger platform and able to offer customers key differentiators and value-add solutions through a variety of engagement models.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Trading has been in line with the Directors' expectations for the year:

   --      Revenue of US$43.4m (FY 2014: US$43.5m) 
   --      Operating profit of US$1.1m (FY 2014: US$0.3m) 
   --      Profit before tax of US$1.0m (FY 2014: loss of US$0.3m) 
   --      Profit after tax of US$0.4m (FY 2014: loss of US$1.5m) 
   --      Available cash at year-end US$8.0m of which unrestricted balance is US$5.5m 
   --      Pro forma profit per share on a basic basis of US$0.01 (FY 2014: loss per share of US$0.03) 

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

-- Business in North America has maintained its market position to date, under tougher market conditions.

   --      Portfolio of service solutions is delivering more profitable projects. 
   --      Defence services continue to expand in the Middle East 
   --      New projects secured in the Asian Market 

OUTLOOK

Our new solutions portfolio continues to deliver encouraging results. The interaction between our engineering solutions and our deployment services are showing clear end-to-end capability with enhanced profitability.

We will continue to pursue new markets and engage with new customers. The Directors expect 2016 to continue the growth in margins, as experienced in 2015, as a result of the transition plan which successfully concluded in 2014.

Commenting on the results Norcon Chairman, Trond Tostrup, said:

"The tide has eventually turned and we begin to reap the rewards of the hard work and efforts during the last challenging years and we have now achieved an optimized corporate structure and a leaner cost base.

Our equity ratio, strong cash position and backlog bode well for the future and we look forward to the rest of 2016 and beyond with optimism."

For further information, please contact:

 
 Norcon plc 
 Trond Tostrup, Chairman                                +47 901 69369 
 Arne Dag Aanensen, Chief Financial Officer            +357 9901 5433 
 
 finnCap 
                                                      +44 (0) 20 7220 
 Corporate Finance - Stuart Andrews or Carl Holmes               0500 
 
 

About Norcon:

Established in 1957, Norcon (LSE/AIM: NCON) has been a trusted consultant and project manager for more than half a century to the private sector and government agencies. These organisations rely on Norcon to select, implement and maintain a communication infrastructure that not only matches, but also supports the critical needs of their operations. Norcon's strength lies in its understanding of complex communication networks and their design.

www.norconplc.com

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

It feels like the tide has eventually turned, and I am pleased to inform you, that following our three-year plan to transition the Company to a wider and more geographically spread client base, we made a profit after tax in 2015, albeit a relatively modest one. We begin to reap the rewards of the hard work and efforts during the last challenging years and we have now a better corporate structure and a leaner cost base.

The Middle East is still our main market place and your Board has therefore discussed possible impacts or implications caused by the substantial drop in oil prices. We can report that we have so far not observed any such negative impact to the Group's business, however a continued low oil price we anticipate may eventually have a possible negative effect on the Company.

The last decades have witnessed a tremendous growth in information technology bringing diversified innovative applications to the global market. Our new solutions portfolio continues to deliver encouraging results, and the interaction between engineering solutions and deployment services has proven profitable.

Our equity ratio, strong cash position and backlog bode well for the future, and we look forward to the rest of 2016 and beyond with optimism.

We continue to benefit from a highly dedicated and capable team which I believe is our greatest asset.

I thank every one of my Norcon colleagues for their commitment, enthusiasm and efforts throughout the past year.

Trond Tostrup

Executive chairman

Financial Review

We are pleased to release our audited numbers for the full year 2015.

Summary

Revenue in 2015 remained steady compared to 2014, while managing to improve our operating margins and ended the year with a strong net asset position of US$19.9m.

Revenue for 2015 totalled US$43.4m (FY 2014: US$43.5m). 2015 resulted in growth in the Group's traditional legacy market but also showed encouraging results in new markets.

EBIT for 2015 was US$1.1m (FY 2014: US$0.2m).

Profit after tax of US$0.4m for 2015 compared to a loss for 2014 of US$1.5m is an encouraging result. The underlying tax rates in the respective jurisdictions are detailed in the notes to the accounts.

Pro forma basic profit per share was US$0.01 for the full year compared to a loss per share of US$0.03 in 2014. The weighted average number of shares in 2015 was 49,299,608, compared to, 49,091,775 in 2014 respectively.

Costs

Cost of sales totalled US$36.6m for the year compared to US$37.4m in 2014. Our margins are improved compared to 2014 where we benefitted from both our cost cutting program but also improved margins.

Other operating costs, including net, operating and administration expenses totalled US$5.7m for the year, down from US$5.8m in 2014.

Net other costs decreased to US$0.1m from US$0.6m.

Taxation

Accrued taxes amounted to US$0.6m during 2015 (FY 2014: US$1.1m). The underlying tax rates in the countries in which we operate are detailed in the notes to the accounts.

Foreign Exchange

The Company is continuing its policy of denominating revenue and expenses either in the local currency if pegged to the US dollar or in US dollars to the extent feasible. Foreign exchange translation gains and losses in the period are shown in the accounts. 2015 gives a small gain compared to loss in 2014.

Cash Flow

Cash flow continued to be positive for the year as a whole. Our unrestricted cash position for 2015 is US$5.5m compared to US$6.2m in 2014. 2015 showed a decrease in net cash flows from operating activities going from US$3.3m in 2014 to US$0.5m.

Balance Sheet

The balance sheet of the Company is strong.

As at 31 December 2015, available cash was US$8m (FY 2014: US$7,2m) with unrestricted cash of US$5.5m (FY 2014: US$6.2m).

The Company remains in a net asset position, with net assets increasing to US$19.9m in 2015 (FY 2014: US$19.4m).

Total trade and other receivables remained at the same level in 2015 US$25.9m compared to US$26.0m for 2014. Trade and unbilled receivable balances increased year on year to a total of US$18.1m from a total of US$17.6m in 2014. Work in Process (unbilled receivables) increased to US$8.7m in 2015 compared to US$6.0m in 2014. Retentions receivable decreased to US$0.4m from US$0.5m in 2014.

Trade payables have increased from US$3.3m as at year-end 2014 compared to US$3.6m in the current year.

In non-current liabilities, the accrual related to employees' terminal benefits increased from US$8.4m to US$9.2m in 2014. Out of the total liability to employees' terminal benefits, advances have been made with US$4.1m compared to US$4.2m in 2015.

Retained earnings and other reserves totalled US$18.5m as at the end of 2014 compared to US$18.8m as at the end of the 2015. Share capital remains at US$0.9m.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

The Consolidated Financial Statements of Norcon and its branches and subsidiary companies have been audited by PKF Savvides & Co Ltd., the Company's auditor. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union (EU) under the historical cost convention.

Arne Dag Aanensen

Chief Financial Officer

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year ended 31 December 2015

 
                                                                         2015                       2014 
                                                                          US$                        US$ 
 
Revenue                                                            43.437.478                 43.458.997 
Cost of sales                                                    (36.583.719)               (37.390.488) 
Gross Profit                                                        6.853.759                  6.068.509 
 
Other income                                                            1.015                      1.885 
Profit from investing activities                                        5.968                     31.829 
Administration expenses                                           (5.713.471)                (5.798.596) 
 
Operating profit                                                    1.147.271                    303.627 
 

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Finance costs                                                       (127.726)                  (610.743) 
 
Profit / (Loss) before tax                                          1.019.545                  (307.116) 
 
Tax                                                                 (634.466)                (1.149.491) 
Net profit / (loss) for the year                                      385.079                (1.456.607) 
 
  Other comprehensive income 
  Items that may be classified subsequently 
  to profit or loss: 
  Exchange difference arising on the translation 
  and consolidation of foreign companies 
  financial statements                                               (32.462)                   (50.471) 
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for 
 the year                                                             352.617                (1.507.078) 
 
Attributable to: 
Equity holders of the parent                                          301.794                (1.436.921) 
Non--controlling interests                                             83.285                   (19.686) 
Net Profit / (loss) for the year                                      385.079                (1.456.607) 
 
Basic profit / (loss) per share attributable 
 to equity holders of the parent (cent)                                  0.61                     (2,93) 
Diluted profit / (loss) per share attributable 
 to equity holders of the parent (cent)                                  0.61                     (2,93) 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 December 2015

 
 
                                               2015        2014 
                                                US$         US$ 
ASSETS 
 
Non--current assets 
Property, plant and equipment                89.078      95.107 
Investments in associated undertakings      555.217     555.217 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
                                            644.295     650.324 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
 
Current assets 
Trade and other receivables              25.901.977  26.000.455 
Short term deposits                       2.491.263     996.289 
Cash at bank and in hand                  5.521.868   6.214.004 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
                                         33.915.108  33.210.748 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
 
Total assets                             34.559.403  33.861.072 
                                         ==========  ========== 
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 
Equity 
Share capital                               945.588     945.588 
Other reserves                           14.797.841  14.750.287 
Retained earnings                         4.049.552   3.712.505 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
                                         19.792.981  19.408.380 
 
Non--controlling interests                   70.784    (12.501) 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
Total equity                             19.863.765  19.395.879 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
 
Non--current liabilities 
Employees' terminal benefits              9.246.896   8.394.984 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
                                          9.246.896   8.394.984 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables                  3.624.452   3.258.614 
Borrowings                                        -   1.049.801 
Current tax liabilities                   1.824.290   1.761.794 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
                                          5.448.742   6.070.209 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
 
Total liabilities                        14.695.638  14.465.193 
                                         ----------  ---------- 
 
Total equity and liabilities             34.559.403  33.861.072 
                                         ==========  ========== 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended 31 December 2015

 
                                                         2015         2014 
                                                          US$          US$ 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
Profit / (loss) before tax                          1.019.545    (307.116) 
Adjustments for: 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment          47.308       63.014 
Exchange difference arising on the translation 
 of non-current assets in foreign currencies              655          694 
Exchange difference arising on the translation 
 and consolidation of foreign companies' 
 financial statements                                (32.462)     (50.471) 
Gain from the sale of property, plant and 
 equipment                                            (1.015)      (1.885) 
Employees terminal benefits                           851.912      856.617 
Interest income                                       (5.968)     (31.829) 
Expenses recognised in profit and loss and 
 other comprehensive income in respect of 
 equity-settled share-based payments                  115.269            - 
Interest expense                                       58.574      153.126 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 
Cash flows from operations before working 
 capital changes                                    2.053.818      682.150 
Decrease in trade and other receivables                98.478   10.326.575 
Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables       365.838  (6.308.816) 
Increase in short term deposits                   (1.494.974)    (996.289) 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
Cash generated from operations                      1.023.160    3.703.620 
Tax paid                                            (571.970)    (446.376) 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
Net cash generated from operating activities          451.190    3.257.244 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Payment for purchase of property, plant 
 and equipment                                       (42.254)     (29.896) 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant 
 and equipment                                          1.335        4,180 
Interest received                                       5.968       31.829 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
Net cash flows (used in) / generated from 
 investing activities                                (34.951)        6.113 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Repayments of borrowings                             (71.936)  (3.677.159) 
Interest paid                                        (58.574)    (153.126) 
Proceeds from issue of share capital                        -        8.488 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
Net cash flows used in financing activities         (130.510)  (3.821.797) 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash 
 equivalents                                          285.729    (558.440) 
Cash and cash equivalents: 
At beginning of the year                            5.236.139    5.794.579 
At end of the year                                  5.521.868    5.236.139 
                                                  ===========  =========== 
 

Selected notes to the accounts

1. Incorporation and principal activities

Country of incorporation

The Company NORCON PLC (the "Company") was incorporated in the Isle of Man on 2 June 2008, as a company limited by shares under the Isle of Man companies act 2006. On the 28 July 2008, the company became public and its shares were admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Its registered office is at Fort Anne, Douglas, IM1 5PD, Isle of Man.

Principal activities

The principal activities of the Group, which are unchanged from last year, are the provision of project management and outsourcing services as well as consulting engineers. The Group comprises of the holding company Norcon PLC, registered in the Isle of Man, the subsidiary company Norconsult Telematics Limited, registered in Cyprus (which includes branches/operations in Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Indonesia and Malaysia) and its subsidiary companies Norconsult Telematics and Company LLC registered in the Sultanate of Oman, Norconsult Telematics AS registered in Norway, the group of Norcon Global Management & Consulting Ltd registered in Cyprus and its subsidiary undertakings Norcon Global Management & Consulting Inc and Norcon Global Management and Consulting LLC registered in the state of Delaware, USA, Norconsult Telematics Integrated Solution Co. Ltd registered in the Republic of Sudan (dormant), Norconsult Telematics Ltd registered in Southern Sudan (dormant), Norconsult Telematics Ltd UK registered in the United Kingdom and the associate company Norconsult Telematics (Saudi) Ltd registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(under liquidation).

In 2015 the Group has operated in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Kuwait, UAE Abu Dhabi, Philippines, Myanmar, Oman, Malaysia, Qatar, United Kingdom, Thailand and the United States of America.

2. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented in these consolidated financial statements unless otherwise stated.

Going Concern Basis

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From the liquidity perspective, based on management analysis and cash flow forecasts, the Group's management is confident that the Group has adequate access to liquidity sources for the carrying years (exceeding beyond 12 months) and that no going concern issues are seen, as of the date of approval of these financial statements.

Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union (EU). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRSs requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and requires Management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. It also requires the use of assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on Management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.

Adoption of new and revised IFRSs

During the current period the Group adopted all the new and revised IFRSs and International Accounting Standards (IAS), which are relevant to its operations and are effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2015. This adoption did not have a material effect on the accounting policies of the Group.

At the date of authorization of these financial statements some Standards were in issue but not yet effective. The Board of Directors expects that the adoption of these Standards in future periods will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

Comparatives

Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation in the current year.

3. Segmental analysis

The consolidated entity operates in one business segment (telecommunications, IT and defence systems consulting) for primary reporting and four geographical segments for secondary reporting being as follows: United States of America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

 
2015                                     United States        Middle 
                                 Europe     of America          East         Asia         Total 
                                    US$            US$           US$          US$           US$ 
Results 
Income/(loss) for the 
 year                        1.878.905)        101.757     1.760.506      401.721       385.079 
                            ===========  =============  ============  ===========  ============ 
Assets and Liabilities 
Segment assets                2.595.911      1.231.174    29.834.432      897.883    34.559.400 
Segment liabilities         (3.801.719)      (272.297)   (8.963.668)  (1.657.951)  (14.695.635) 
                            ===========  =============  ============  ===========  ============ 
Other segment information 
Acquisition/(disposal) 
 of fixed assets                  1.721          (709)        29.516        1.036        31.564 
Depreciation                      8.229          1.321        29.242        8.516        47.308 
Net cash flow                   476.909        118.483   (1.220.259)      589.876      (34.991) 
                            ===========  =============  ============  ===========  ============ 
 
 
2014                                     United States        Middle 
                                 Europe     of America          East         Asia         Total 
                                    US$            US$           US$          US$           US$ 
Results 
(Loss)/income for the 
 year                       (1.515.218)         47.808     (331.451)      342.254   (1.456.607) 
                            ===========  =============  ============  ===========  ============ 
Assets and Liabilities 
Segment assets                1.926.436      1.242.829    26.762.690    3.929.117    33.861.072 
Segment liabilities         (1.115.831)      (283.040)  (10.189.659)  (2.876.663)  (14.465.193) 
                            ===========  =============  ============  ===========  ============ 
Other segment information 
Acquisition/(disposal) 
 of fixed assets                 16.223            909      (46.569)        2.975      (26.462) 
Depreciation                      5.643          1.895        47.375        8.101        63.014 
Net cash flow               (1.516.875)        118.217     1.831.023        5.484       437.849 
                            ===========  =============  ============  ===========  ============ 
 

4. Tax

 
                                          2015       2014 
                                           US$        US$ 
Overseas tax                           632.730  1.140.368 
Defence contribution -- current year     1.736      9.123 
                                       -------  --------- 
Charge for the year                    634.466  1.149.491 
                                       =======  ========= 
 

The tax on the Group's results before tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the applicable tax rates as follows:

 
                                                       2015       2014 
                                                        US$        US$ 
Profit/(loss) before tax                          1.019.545  (301.116) 
                                                  =========  ========= 
 
  Tax calculated at the applicable tax rates        127.443   (38.390) 
Tax effect of expenses not deductible for tax 
 purposes                                                 -     38.290 
Tax effect of allowances and income not subject 
 to tax                                           (127.443)          - 
Defence contribution current year                     1.736      9.123 
Overseas tax in excess of credit claim used 
 during the year                                    632.730  1.440.368 
                                                  ---------  --------- 
Tax charge                                          634.466  1.149.491 
                                                  =========  ========= 
 
 
 Corporation tax by country of operations:             2015        2014 
                                                        US$         US$ 
 Corporation tax for Saudi Arabia (old)             358.747     312.484 
 Corporation tax for Saudi Arabia (new)               4.671           - 
 Corporation tax for Kuwait                         338.886     285.253 
 Corporation tax for South East Asia              (143.376)     473.897 
 Corporation tax for Malaysia                             -         666 
 Corporation tax for Norway                          21.399      21.125 
 Corporation tax for Norcon Global Management 
  & Consulting                                       52.403      46.943 
                                                -----------  ---------- 
                                                    632.730   1.140.368 
                                                ===========  ========== 
 

The corporation tax rate is 12.5%. The Board of Directors has decided to register the company as a Cyprus tax resident, as it is deemed that the management and control of the company is exercised in Cyprus. The tax computation has therefore been prepared under Cyprus tax law.

Under certain conditions interest income may be subject to defence contribution at the rate of 30%. In such cases this interest will be exempt from corporation tax. In certain cases, dividends received from abroad may be subject to defence contribution at the rate of 20% for the tax years 2012 and 2013 and 17% for 2014 and thereafter

Income tax on the Saudi Arabia branches have been provided for on the estimated taxable profit at 20% (2014: 20%). Income tax returns have been filed with the Department of Zakat and Income tax (the DZIT) up to 2014.The income taxes due have been settled accordingly. Income tax assessments have been agreed with the DZIT for all years up to 2012.The assessment for the year 2013 and 2014 have not yet been raised by the DZIT, yet.

Income tax on the Kuwait branch has been provided for on the estimated taxable profit at 15% (2014: 15%).

Income tax on the SE Asia Operations branch has been provided for on the estimated taxable profit at 25% plus 20% on the profit after tax -- repatriation of profits (2014: 25% plus 20% on the profit after tax -- repatriation of profits).

Income tax of the Malaysia branch has been provided for on the estimated taxable profit at 25% (2014:25%).

The subsidiary company in Norway is subject to 27% tax of its income (2014: 27%).

The subsidiary company in Oman is subject to income tax at the rate of 12% on taxable income in excess of RO30.000.

The subsidiary company in United Kingdom is subject to an average rate of 20.25% (2014: 21.49%) income tax on its taxable income.

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5. Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the parent

 
                                                      2015          2014 
Profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders 
(US$)                                              301.794   (1.436.921) 
                                                ----------  ------------ 
 
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
 in issue during the year                       49.299.608    49.091.775 
                                                ----------  ------------ 
Basic earnings per share (cent)                       0,61        (2,93) 
                                                ==========  ============ 
 
                                          2015        2014 
                                           US$         US$ 
Profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders 
(US$)                                              301.794   (1.436.921) 
                                                ----------  ------------ 
 
  Ordinary shares issued                        49.607.075    49.091.775 
                                                ----------  ------------ 
Diluted earnings per share (cent)                     0,61        (2,93) 
                                                ==========  ============ 
 
 

6. Dividends

The Board of Directors does not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year 2015.

Dividends are subject to a deduction of special contribution for defence at 20% for the tax years 2012 and 2013 and 17% for 2014 and thereafter for individual shareholders that are resident in Cyprus. Dividends payable to non--residents of Cyprus are not subject to such a deduction.

7. Trade and other receivables

 
                                   2015        2014 
                                    US$         US$ 
Trade receivables             9.374.658  11.663.684 
Retentions receivable           384.658     462.093 
Unbilled receivables          8.694.210   5.984.700 
Deposits and prepayments        529.816     902.226 
Advances to subcontractors    2.469.273   2.403.044 
Other receivables             4.424.769   4.565.135 
Refundable VAT                   24.593      19.573 
                             ----------  ---------- 
                             25.901.977  26.000.455 
                             ==========  ========== 
 

As at 31 December, the ageing of trade receivables is as follows:

 
                           2015        2014 
                            US$         US$ 
Up to 30 days         1.690.062   7.772.635 
31--60 days           2.797.246     537.065 
61-- 90 days            182.718   1.829.090 
91-- 120 days         1.915.912     937.974 
More than 120 days    2.788.720     586.920 
                     ----------  ---------- 
                      9.374.658  11.663.684 
 ==============================  ========== 
 

Of the Unbilled receivables as at 31(st) December 2015, the amount of US$6.101.370 has been invoiced and US$ 1.058.458 has been settled as of the date of the statements.

The fair values of trade and other receivables due within one year approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above.

8. Trade and other payables

 
                       2015       2014 
                        US$        US$ 
Trade payables      173.120    390.746 
Accruals          2.358.279  1.742.814 
Other creditors   1.093.053  1.125.054 
                  ---------  --------- 
                  3.624.452  3.258.614 
                  =========  ========= 
 

The fair values of trade and other payables due within one year approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above.

9. Contingent liabilities

The bankers of the Saudi Arabia branch have given bank guarantees to the equivalent of US$ 436.106 (2014: US$nil) in the normal course of the branch's business.

Letters of guarantee (Performance Bonds) for the Group's operations in UAE Abu Dhabi amounting to US$2.602.200 (2014:US$2.602.200) were in issue as at 31st December 2015. An amount of US$650.550 (2014:US$650.550) (which represents 25% of the performance bond) is blocked from the branch's bank balances as security for the issue of this performance bond with the remaining balance being secured by the issue of a corporate guarantee from the branch's ultimate holding company Norcon Plc. In addition, a letter of guarantee for AED50.000 for the registration of the Norconsult Abu Dhabi branch was in issue as at 31st December 2015 (2014:AED50.000).

An amount of US$ 10.052 (RO3.860) is blocked as guarantee for a tender bond given by the company's subsidiary Norconsult Telematics and company LLC. Tender bond expired in 2016 and funds blocked for the guarantee have been released.

The company has provided a corporate guarantee of US$750.000 to its subsidiary company Norconsult Telematics Limited in favour of Societe Generale Bank-- Cyprus Limited as a security among others for credit facilities provided by the bank to the subsidiary.

10. Events after the reporting period

On 17 February 2016, the company Norconsult Telematics Holding Ltd and Mr. Trond Tostrup executive chairman purchased 1.000.000 and 140.000 ordinary shares of 1 pence each respectively in Norcon Plc. Currently, Norconsult Telematics Holding Ltd holds 55.11% while Mr. Trond Tostrup holds 1.04% of the company's issued share capital and voting rights, respectively.

The Group is in the process of registering a branch in The Philippines.

11. Annual accounts

Annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015 will be sent to shareholders shortly and will be available to view from the Company's website, www.norconplc.com

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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