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TECH Techfinancials Inc

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TechFinancials Inc. Interim Results (4932P)

01/09/2017 7:00am

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TechFinancials Inc.

01 September 2017

1 September 2017

TechFinancials, Inc.

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

Unaudited Interim Report for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2017

TechFinancials (AIM: TECH), a leading technology provider to financial trading brokers, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six month period ended 30 June 2017 ("H1 2017").

Financial Overview

 
 --   Group Revenues of US$ 6.97m (H1 2016: US$ 
       9.86m) 
 --   Core software licencing revenues on standalone 
       basis totalled US$ 3.58m (H1 2016: US$ 5.82m) 
 --   The trading platform revenues totalled US$ 
       3.77m (H1 2016: US$ 4.47m) 
 --   Revenue from DragonFinancials (Asian focused 
       B2C subsidiary) increased by 9.8% to US$ 3.57m 
       (H1 2016: US$ 3.25m) 
 --   Net profit from DragonFinancials increased 
       by 30% to US$ 2.06m (H1 2016: US$ 1.58m)- 
       Company holds a 51 % stake in DragonFinancials 
 --   Gross Profit totalled US$ 4.87m (H1 2016: 
       US$ 7.36m) 
 --   Gross Margin totalled 69.86% (H1 2016: 74.70%) 
 --   Operating profit totalled US$ 0.56m (H1 2016: 
       US$ 1.59m) 
 --   Profit for the period totalled US$ 0.22m (H1 
       2016: US$ 1.25m) 
 --   Cash position at the period end was US$ 5.81m 
       (31 December 2016: US$ 7.65m) 
 --   Basic earnings per share ("EPS") decreased 
       to a loss of US$ 0.0109 from a profit of US$ 
       0.0065 in H1 2016 
 --   Pre-tax loss attributable to shareholders 
       was US$ 0.73m (H1 2016: pre-tax profit of 
       US$ 0.52m) 
 --   Loss for the period attributable to the shareholders 
       of the Company of US$ 0.79m (H1 2016: a profit 
       of US$ 0.45m) 
 --   EBITDA loss attributable to the shareholders 
       of the Company of US$ 0.17m (H1 2016: a profit 
       of US$ 1.09m) 
 

Asaf Lahav, Group Chief Executive Officer of TechFinancials, commented:

"The Group performed well in 2016 achieving record revenues and profitability, but as we anticipated, the first half of 2017 has been challenging as a result of the loss of our largest customer and the uncertain and tightening regulatory environment particularly in Europe, which impacted revenues in our core B2B software licensing business.

"We anticipate the remainder of this financial year continuing to be challenging within the binary options market until there is clarity surrounding the on-going regulatory consultations. Nonetheless, we remain focused on diversifying our business in order to withstand these pressures and we have plans to introduce further products in the coming years.

"We are actively looking at potential projects that will leverage the Company's technology and its expertise in online financial trading solutions and we will provide an update to our shareholders on our progress in due course."

For further information:

 
 TechFinancials, Inc. 
 Asaf Lahav, Group Chief Executive 
  Officer 
 Yuval Tovias, Chief Financial       www.group.techfinancials.com 
  Officer 
 
 
 Grant Thornton UK LLP (Nominated 
  Adviser) 
 Colin Aaronson / Samantha Harrison   Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  / Carolyn Sansom                          7383 5100 
 
 
 Northland Capital Partners Limited 
  (Broker) 
 Patrick Claridge/ David Hignell/     Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  John Howes                                3861 6625 
 
 
 Peterhouse Corporate Finance (Joint 
  Broker) 
 Lucy Williams / Eran Zucker           Tel: +44 (0) 20 
                                             7469 0932 
 

Media enquiries:

 
 Yellow Jersey PR Limited (Media 
  Relations) 
 Felicity Winkles / Katie Bairsto   Tel: +44 (0) 7748 
                                              843 871 
 
 

Chairman's Statement

The Group performed well in 2016 reaching record revenues and profitability, but as we anticipated the first half of 2017 has been challenging as a result of the loss of our largest customer and the uncertain and tightening regulatory environment particularly in Europe, which impacted revenues in our core B2B software licensing business.

We have worked hard to mitigate the regulatory impact and the loss of our largest customer by diversifying our product offering, restructuring the business and reducing its operational costs. We are actively looking at different potential projects that will leverage the Company's technology and its expertise in online financial trading solutions.

We have reduced the Company's headcount in Israel and Asia and have moved some positions to Ukraine where employment costs are lower. Additionally, all Board and senior management team members have taken a 20 % salary reduction. Nonetheless, until regulatory clarity is restored the outlook for TechFinancials remains challenging.

B2B

Our core software licensing business had a tough first half in which there was a significant reduction in revenues, primarily stemming from the loss of our major customer. We have worked hard to offset this loss by diversifying our product offering through the simplified forex platform and mobile trading solutions, which were introduced in 2015. We also launched the add-on CFD platform in the second half of 2016. Yet, as the entire market is shrinking, we foresee additional reduction in the B2B revenues in H2 2017.

B2C

DragonFinancials, the B2C binary options trading platform focused on the Asia Pacific region and the partnership with the owners of Optionfortune, has continued to perform well. Profit increased in this division by 63% to US$ 2.06m and it continues to generate cash for the Group.

Post period end, on 1 August 2017 DragonFinancials declared an interim dividend pay-out of US$ 2,000,000, payable for the half year. Out of the total interim dividend payout of US$ 2,000,000, TechFinancials received US$ 1,020,000 in line with its 51% holding in the subsidiary.

Cash position

The Group's cash position remains robust with US$ 5.81m as at 30 June 2017 and the Board feels confident it has sufficient working capital to meet the on-going regulatory challenges.

Regulation

The regulatory environment surrounding the marketing of binary options, Forex and CFD trading in a number of countries remains very tight and uncertain. We expect this uncertainty will continue to be a challenge for the industry as a whole in 2017.

A number of regulators have issued notices and consultation papers regarding future regulatory changes. We will continue to cooperate fully with the regulators and will assist the regulators in implementing their changes when the outcomes are published.

We welcome attempts by the regulators to protect customers' interests and we feel that following the outcome of these reviews, the industry will be strengthened and will become more sustainable.

Nonetheless, until clarity is provided on the outstanding consultation papers, the uncertainty will continue to adversely impact the Group's operations. As clarity is provided on various consultation papers, we will update the market as appropriate.

Outlook

We anticipate the remainder of this financial year continuing to be challenging until there is clarity surrounding the on-going regulatory consultations. As a result, this tougher and uncertain regulatory environment will continue to impact our B2B business.

We remain focused on diversifying our business in order to withstand these pressures and we have plans to introduce further products in the coming years, adding to the simplified forex platform, mobile trading solutions and the add-on CFD platform introduced over the last two years. Our goal is to become a provider of diversified online trading solutions.

We are focused on bolstering the B2C business and DragonFinancials, which has been performing well. In Asia, we are shifting the focus from binary options to Forex and CFD products. In Europe, we are increasing in a calculated manner our activity through BO Tradefinancials ("BOT"), our regulated subsidiary that operates the OptionFair trading platform.

We remain committed to creating value for shareholders and I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support during this challenging year.

Christopher Bell

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

31 August 2017

Chief Executive's Statement

Financial Results

The Group's turnover in the six months ended 30 June 2017 decreased to US$ 6.97m (H1 2016: US$ 9.86m). Revenues in the core software licencing business decreased by 40.6 % to US$ 3.20m from US$ 5.39m. The decrease on a standalone basis was 38.5 % from US$ 5.82m to US$ 3.58m, mainly due to the termination of the previous software license agreement with our largest customer and the tightened regulation in the industry that reduced trading volumes. The trading platform revenues decreased by 15.7% to US$ 3.77m from US$ 4.47m in H1 2016.

Gross profit decreased by 33.8% to US$ 4.87m from US$ 7.36m in H1 2016, predominantly due to the lower revenues from the core software licencing business, which has traditionally higher margins than the trading platform business. The gross margin in the period decreased to 70% (H1 2016: 75%).

Operating profits decreased by 64.8% to US$ 0.56m (H1 2016: US$ 1.59m), partly as a result of maintaining the same level of research and development expenditure, whilst other operating expenses decreased in line with the decrease in revenues compared to H1 2016. This resulted in a profit before taxation of US$ 0.28m (H1 2016: US$ 1.33m) and a profit after taxation of US$ 0.22m (H1 2016: US $1.25m).

Net profit from DragonFinancials, in which TechFinancials holds a 51% stake, increased by 30 % to US$ 2.06m (H1 2016: US$ 1.58).

Pre-tax loss attributable to shareholders was US$ 0.73m (H1 2016: pre-tax profit of US$ 0.52m).

The loss for the period attributable to shareholders of the Company was US$ 0.79m (H1 2016: profit of US$ 0.45m).

The EBITDA loss attributable to the shareholders of the Company was US$ 0.17m (H1 2016: a profit of US$ 1.09m).

The Group cash generated from operating activities was US$ 0.04m compared with net cash of US$ 1.01m generated in H1 2016. Cash outflows from investing activities were US$ 0.24m (H1 2016: US$ 0.37m). Cash outflows from financing activities were US$ 1.56m (2016: US$ 0.00m), which reflects the dividend payment to the non-controlling partners, the shareholders of DragonFinancials. The Group's cash position for the period ended 30 June 2017 was US$ 5.81m (31 December 2016: US$ 7.65m).

Asaf Lahav

Chief Executive Officer of the Group

31 August 2017

Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the six month period ended 30 June 2017

 
                                              Unaudited               Unaudited                Audited 
                                         6 Month Period Ended    6 Month Period Ended    12 Month Period Ended 
                                             30 June 2017            30 June 2016          31 December 2016 
                                 Note          US$'000                 US$'000                  US$'000 
 Revenue                                        6,973                   9,858                   21,325 
 Cost of sales                                 (2,102)                 (2,494)                 (4,675) 
                                       ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------- 
 Gross profit                                   4,871                   7,364                   16,650 
 
 Other income                                     -                       2                       2 
 Research and development                      (1,570)                 (1,524)                 (3,336) 
 Selling and marketing 
  expenses                                     (1,120)                 (2,260)                 (4,202) 
 Administrative expenses                       (1,617)                 (1,991)                 (4,077) 
                                       ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------- 
 Operating profit                                564                    1,591                   5,037 
 
 Bank fees                                      (46)                    (39)                    (141) 
 Foreign exchange loss                           (1)                    (107)                   (285) 
 Finance cost of contingent 
  consideration                                 (235)                   (107)                   (558) 
 Other financial expenses                         -                     (11)                     (2) 
                                       ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------- 
 Financing expenses, net                        (282)                   (264)                   (986) 
 
 Profit before taxation                          282                    1,327                   4,051 
 Income tax expense                             (66)                    (75)                    (136) 
 Profit/(loss) after taxation                    216                    1,252                   3,915 
 Other comprehensive income                       -                       -                       - 
 Total comprehensive income                      216                    1,252                   3,915 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Owners of the Company                          (792)                    448                    1,179 
 Non-controlling interests                      1,008                    804                    2,736 
                                       ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------- 
 Profit for the period                           216                    1,252                   3,915 
 Earnings per share 
 attributable to owners of the 
 parent during the year: 
 Earnings per share Basic         2           (0.01092)                0.0065                   0.0172 
 Earnings per share diluted       2           (0.01092)                0.0065                   0.0170 
                                       ======================  ======================  ======================= 
 

Consolidated Statement of financial position

As of 30 June 2017

 
                                                          Unaudited        Unaudited           Audited 
                                                         30 June, 2017    30 June, 2016    31 December, 2016 
                                                 Note       US$'000          US$'000            US$'000 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                                3         7,780            6,115              7,843 
 Property and equipment                                      539              495                510 
 Other long term assets                                       52               -                  42 
                                                            8,371            6,610              8,395 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables                                1,479            2,632              2,121 
 Restricted bank deposits                                    300              207                279 
 Cash and bank balances                                     5,808            3,900              7,651 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
                                                            7,587            6,739              10,051 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
 
 Total Assets                                               15,958           13,349             18,446 
                                                       ===============  ===============  =================== 
 
 Non-Current liabilities 
 Due to shareholders (non--trade)                             98               94                 - 
 Contingent consideration                                   4,293            1,737              4,058 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
                                                            4,391            1,831              4,058 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                         4         1,431            3,466              4,546 
 Income tax payable                                          101               81                138 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
                                                            1,532            3,547              4,684 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
 Equity 
 Share Capital                                                55               55                 55 
 Share premium account                                      7,500            7,500              7,500 
 Treasury shares                                              -             (1,540)            (1,540) 
 Share-based payment reserve                                 920              977                925 
 Accumulated profits                                         266              172               1,008 
                                                       ---------------  ---------------  ------------------- 
 Equity attributable to owners of the Company               8,741            7,164              7,948 
 
 Non-controlling interests                                  1,294             807               1,756 
 Total equity                                               10,035           7,971              9,704 
 
 Total Equity and Liabilities                               15,958           13,349             18,446 
                                                       ===============  ===============  =================== 
 

Consolidated Statement of changes in equity

For the six month period ended 30 June 2017

 
                                            Share-based  Accum-ulated                Non- 
                 Share    Share   Treasury    payment      profits/               controlling 
                capital  premium   Shares     reserve      (losses)      Total     interests    Total 
                US$'000  US$'000  US$'000     US$'000      US$'000      US$'000     US$'000    US$'000 
Balance at 31 
 December 2015       36    5,979         -          877         (276)      6,616            -    6,616 
                =======  =======  ========  ===========  ============  =========  ===========  ======= 
 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 loss for the 
 year                 -        -         -            -           448        448          804    1,252 
Share-based 
 payment              -        -         -          100             -        100            -      100 
Issue of 
 shares              19    1,521         -            -             -      1,540            3    1,543 
Treasury 
 shares               -        -   (1,540)            -             -    (1,540)            -  (1,540) 
Balance at 30 
 June 2016           55    7,500   (1,540)          977           172      7,164          807    7,971 
                =======  =======  ========  ===========  ============  =========  ===========  ======= 
 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income for 
 the year             -        -         -            -           731        731        1,929    2,660 
Dividends to 
 owners               -        -         -            -             -          -        (980)    (980) 
Share-based 
 payment              -        -         -           53             -         53            -       53 
Transfer of 
 Shared based 
 payment 
 reserve on 
 lapsed 
 options              -        -         -        (105)           105          -            -        - 
Balance at 31 
 December 2016       55    7,500   (1,540)          925         1,008      7,948        1,756    9,704 
                =======  =======  ========  ===========  ============  =========  ===========  ======= 
 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income for 
 the period           -        -         -            -         (792)      (792)        1,008      216 
Share-based 
 payment              -        -         -           45             -         45            -       45 
Dividends to 
 owners               -        -         -            -             -          -      (1,470)  (1,470) 
Transfer of 
 Shared based 
 payment 
 reserve on 
 lapsed 
 options              -        -         -         (50)            50          -            -        - 
Issue of 
 shares               -    1,540         -            -             -      1,540            -    1,540 
Treasury 
 shares               -  (1,540)     1,540            -             -          -            -        - 
Balance at 30 
 June 2017           55    7,500         -          920           266      8,741        1,294   10,035 
                =======  =======  ========  ===========  ============  =========  ===========  ======= 
 

Consolidated statement of cash flows

 
                              Unaudited    Unaudited    Audited Year 
                               6 months     6 months      ended 31 
                               ended 30     ended 30      December 
                               June 2017    June 2016       2016 
                               US$'000      US$'000       US$'000 
 Cash Flow from Operating 
  Activities 
 Profit for the 
  period before 
  tax                            282         1,327         4,051 
 Adjustment for: 
 Profit on disposal 
  of property and 
  equipment                       -            3             3 
 Depreciation 
  of property and 
  equipment                       56           47           100 
 Amortization 
  of intangible 
  assets                         201          164           352 
 Share Option 
  Charge                          45          100           153 
 Operating cash 
  flows before 
  movements in 
  working capital 
 Decrease/(Increase) 
  in trade and 
  other receivables              642        (1,005)        (494) 
 (Increase) in 
  long term receivables          (10)          -            (42) 
  (Decrease) / 
   Increase in trade 
   and other payables          (1,514)        268          1,799 
 Increase in non-current 
  payables                        98           -             - 
 Increase in long 
  term contingent 
  consideration                  235          107            - 
 Interest Expenses                -            1             2 
                             -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net cash generated 
  from/(used in) 
  operating activities            35         1,012         5,924 
 
 Proceeds from 
  disposal of property, 
  plant and equipment             1            2             10 
 Increase of restricted 
  bank deposits                  (21)         (4)           (76) 
 Development of 
  intangible assets 
  and Increase 
  in computer software          (138)        (289)         (334) 
 Acquisition of 
  property and 
  equipment                      (86)         (78)         (146) 
                             -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net cash used 
  in investing 
  activities                    (244)        (369)         (546) 
 
 Interest received                -            1            (2) 
 Dividends paid                (1,470)         -           (980) 
 Repayment of 
  borrowings                     (92)          -            (92) 
 Investment in 
  Equity                          -            -             - 
                             -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net cash generated/(used) 
  in financing 
  activities                   (1,562)         1          (1,074) 
                             -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 Net increase/ 
  (decrease) in 
  cash and cash 
  equivalents                  (1,771)        644          4,304 
 Cash and equivalents 
  at beginning 
  of period                     7,651        3,391         3,391 
 Effect of changes 
  in exchange rates 
  on Cash                        (72)        (135)          (44) 
                             -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Cash and equivalents 
  at end of period              5,808        3,900         7,651 
                             ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 

Notes to the financial statements

   1.    General Information 

Techfinancials Inc (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (together, the "Group") is engaged in the development and licensing of financials trading platforms to businesses and the provision of investment services through its trading platform.

The financial statements present the consolidated results of the Group for each of the periods ending 30 June 2017, 30 June 2016 and 31 December 2016.

As permitted, the Group has chosen not to adopt International Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' in preparing these interim financial statements. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union.

The interim financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts. The information has been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. Except as described below, the accounting policies applied in preparing the interim financial information are consistent with those that have been adopted in the Group's 2016 audited financial statements. Statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 were approved by the Board of Directors on 5 April 2017 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on those financial statements was unqualified. The Directors approved these condensed interim financial statements on 30 August 2017.

Risks and uncertainties

The key risks that could affect the Group's short and medium term performance and the factors that mitigate those risks have not substantially changed from those set out in the Group's 2016 Annual Report and Financial Statements, a copy of which is available on the Company's website: www.techfinancials.com. The Group's key financial risks are the availability of adequate funding and foreign exchange movements.

Accounting policies

Critical accounting estimates and judgements:

The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates are set out in note 3(w) of the Group's 2016 Annual Report and Financial Statements. The nature and amounts of such estimates have not changed significantly during the interim period. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the measurement of certain investments at fair value.

Changes in accounting policy

New and amended standards adopted by the Group:

There are no IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that are effective for the first time for the financial year commencing 1 January 2017 that would be expected to have a material impact on the Group.

The financial information for the 6 months ended 30 June 2017 and the 6 months ended 30 June 2016 has not been audited.

The business is not subject to seasonal variations. No dividends have been paid in the period (2016: US$ Nil).

   2.    Earnings per share 

The calculation of earnings per share is based on the following earnings and number of shares:

 
                                          Unaudited                Unaudited 
                                     6--month period ended    6--month period ended             Audited 
                                         30 June 2017             30 June 2016         Year ended 31 December 2016 
                                           US$'000                  US$'000                     US$'000 
 (Loss)/Profit attributable to 
  equity holders                            (792)                     448                        1,179 
 Weighted average number of 
  shares basic                           72,542,166               68,628,222                  68,634,680 
                                   =======================  =======================  ============================= 
 Basic                                    (0.01092)                 0.0065                      0.0172 
 Weighted average number of 
  shares diluted                         72,542,166               69,328,222                  69,334,680 
                                   =======================  =======================  ============================= 
 (Loss)/Earnings per share 
 Diluted                                  (0.01092)                 0.0065                      0.0170 
 
 
   3.    Intangible assets 
 
                      Unaudited 
                       6--month     Unaudited 
                        period       6--month       Audited 
                        ended      period ended    Year ended 
                       30 June       30 June       31 December 
                         2017          2016           2016 
                       US$'000       US$'000        US$'000 
 Consist of: 
 Computer software       44             4              5 
 Development 
  expenditure 
  recognised 
  as intangible 
  assets                2,696         2,941          2,798 
 Goodwill               5,040         3,170          5,040 
                     ==========  ==============  ============= 
                        7,780         6,115          7,843 
 

Expenditure incurred on major software development projects is included in Computer Software where it is reasonably anticipated that the costs will be recovered through future commercial activity.

Capitalised development costs are amortised over the estimated useful life of project. The amortisation charge is recognised in cost of sales expenses.

Current estimates of the useful economic life of intangible assets are as follows:

 
Development expenditure recognised as intangible assets    5 years 
Goodwill                                                     N/A 
Computer software                                          3 years 
 

The intangible assets are reviewed for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, the recoverable amount of intangible assets is determined based on a value in use calculation using cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent financial model information available.

The recoverable amounts of all the above have been determined from value in use calculations based on cash flow projections from formally approved budgets covering a five year period to 31 December 2020. The key assumptions used in these calculations include discount rates and turnover projections. Management estimates the discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to expected future projects.

The Group recognises goodwill on acquisition according to the fair value of the consideration transferred including any amounts recognised in respect of rights that do not confer control in the acquiree as well as the fair value at the acquisition date of any pre-existing equity right of the Group in the acquiree, less the net amount of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

Goodwill that arises upon the acquisition of subsidiaries is presented as part of intangible assets.

An assessment is made annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment losses. The assessment process is complex and highly judgmental and is based on assumptions that are affected by expected future market or economic conditions. Judgement is required in identifying the cash generating units ("CGU") and the use of estimates. Projections of future revenues were a critical estimate in determining fair value. Actual outcomes could vary from these estimates.

During the financial period, the Group assessed the recoverable amount of the goodwill and determined that no impairment is required.

This assessment of goodwill was done by comparing the gross profit to the value of goodwill for the entity whose acquisition gave rise to the goodwill.

   4.    Trade and other payables 
 
                             Unaudited   Unaudited 
                              6--month    6--month     Audited 
                               period      period        Year 
                               ended       ended         ended 
                              30 June     30 June     31 December 
                                2017        2016         2016 
                              US$'000     US$'000      US$'000 
 Consist of: 
 Accounts Payable 
  - Trade                       494         335          530 
 Short term loan 
  from Shareholders              -          187          190 
 Other Payable                   7          246           11 
 Accrued income                  -           -           800 
 Employees related 
  balance                       600         712          735 
 Contingent consideration 
  of acquisition of 
  investment                     -         1,540        1,540 
 Accrued liabilities            330         446          740 
                            ----------  ----------  ------------- 
                               1,431       3,466        4,546 
                            ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 
   5.    Segmental Information 

6 Months ended 30 June 2017

 
                                                      Services    Acquisition 
                               Trading    Licensing    Between      related 
                               Platform     Income     segments       cost       Total 
                               US$'000     US$'000     US$'000      US$'000      US$'000 
 Revenue and 
  results: 
 Revenues from 
  external customers            3,770       3,580       (377)          -         6,973 
 Cost of sales                  1,046       1,433       (377)          -         2,102 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 Gross profit                   2,724       2,147         -            -         4,871 
 Other Income                     -           -           -            -           - 
 Research and 
  development                   1,559        11           -            -         1,570 
 Selling and 
  marketing expenses             496         624          -            -         1,120 
 Administrative 
  expenses                       397        1,220         -            -         1,617 
 Finance expenses/(income)       74         (27)          -           235         282 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 Profit before 
  tax from recurring 
  activities                     198         319          -          (235)        282 
 
 EBITDA                          327         539          -            -          866 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 EBITDA attributed 
  to Shareholders               (711)        539          -            -         (172) 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ============  ========= 
 
 Assets and liabilities 
 Assets                         8,395       7,563         -            -         15,958 
 Liabilities                     27         1,502         -          4,293       5,822 
 
 Depreciation 
  and additions 
 Depreciation                     5          51           -            -           56 
 Additions to 
  property and 
  equipment                       -          86           -            -           86 
 

Revenues from the Group's top three customers represent approximately 29.58% of the total revenues.

Year ended 31 December 2016

 
                           B2C         B2B       Services    Acquisition 
                         Trading     Licensing    Between      related 
                         Platform     Income      segments       cost       Total 
                         US$'000      US$'000     US$'000      US$'000      US$'000 
 Revenue and 
  results: 
 Revenues from 
  external customers     10,870       11,527      (1,072)         -         21,325 
 Cost of sales            2,685       3,062       (1,072)         -         4,675 
                       ----------  -----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 Gross profit             8,185       8,465          -            -         16,650 
 Other (income) 
  expenses                  -          (2)           -            -          (2) 
 Research and 
  development              192        3,144          -            -         3,336 
 Selling and 
  marketing expenses      2,350       1,852          -            -         4,202 
 Administrative 
  expenses                1,358       2,719          -           558        4,077 
 Finance expenses          169         259           -            -          986 
                       ----------  -----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 Profit before 
  tax from recurring 
  activities              4,116        493           -          (558)       4,051 
 
 EBITDA                   4,329       1,313          -            -         5,642 
                       ----------  -----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 EBITDA attributed 
  to shareholders         1,523       1,313          -            -         2,836 
                       ==========  ===========  ==========  ============  ========= 
 
 Assets and 
  liabilities 
 Assets                  10,144       8,302          -            -         18,446 
 Liabilities               296        2,611          -          5,697       8,604 
 
 Depreciation 
  and additions 
 Depreciation              31           69           -            -          100 
 Additions to 
  property and 
  equipment                 -          146           -            -          146 
 

Revenues from the Group's top three customers in 2016 represent approximately 30.21 % of total revenues.

6 Months ended 30 June 2016

 
                           B2C         B2B       Services    Acquisition 
                         Trading     Licensing    Between      related 
                         Platform     Income      segments       cost       Total 
                         US$'000      US$'000     US$'000      US$'000      US$'000 
 Revenue and 
  results: 
 Revenues from 
  external customers      4,468       5,821        (431)          -         9,858 
 Cost of sales            1,067       1,858        (431)          -         2,494 
                       ----------  -----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 Gross profit             3,401       3,963          -            -         7,364 
 Other (income) 
  expenses                 (2)          -            -            -          (2) 
 Research and 
  development               -         1,524          -            -         1,524 
 Selling and 
  marketing expenses      1,410        850           -            -         2,260 
 Administrative 
  expenses                 790        1,201          -            -         1,991 
 Finance expenses          47          110           -           107         264 
                       ----------  -----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 Profit before 
  tax from recurring 
  activities              1,156        278           -          (107)       1,327 
 
 EBITDA                   1,218        683           -            -         1,901 
                       ----------  -----------  ----------  ------------  --------- 
 EBITDA attributed 
  to shareholders          405         683           -            -         1,088 
                       ==========  ===========  ==========  ============  ========= 
 
 Assets and 
  liabilities 
 Assets                   7,126       6,223          -            -         13,349 
 Liabilities             (2,253)     (1,195)         -         (1,831)     (5,279) 
 
 Depreciation 
  and additions 
 Depreciation              16           31           -            -           47 
 Additions to 
  property and 
  equipment                13           65            -            -          78 
 

Revenues from the Group's top three customers represent approximately 23% of the total revenues.

   6.    Subsequent events 

On 26 July 2017, the Company granted 1,120,000 options to purchase Ordinary Shares of the Company to certain employees, directors and consultants of the Group under the share-based plan adopted by the board of Directors in November 2014. The options vesting dates ranges from the date of grant and up to 4 years, and are exercisable for a period of 10 years with an exercise price of US$ 0.0915 per share (approximately 7 pence).

On 31 July 2017 the board of directors of DragonFinancials, the Company's 51% subsidiary, recommended the payment of a dividend of US$ 2.000.000, in respect of the six-month period ended 30 June 2017. The Company received 51% of that amount.

This information is provided by RNS

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