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RNS Number : 6984T
Catalyst Media Group PLC
30 March 2021
30 March 2021
Catalyst Media Group Plc
("CMG", "Catalyst" or the "Company")
Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2020
Catalyst (AIM: CMX) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020.
CMG is a 20.54% shareholder in Sports Information Services (Holdings) Limited ("SIS") and the results include its share in the profits/(losses) of SIS as an equity accounted associate.
Financial Highlights for the six months to 31 December 2020
-- CMG loss after taxation of GBP0.43 million (2019: profit of GBP0.32 million) -- Loss per share of 2.03p (2019: earnings of 1.53p) -- Net asset value per share of 58.7p (2019: 66.3p) -- For the six months to 30 September 2020, SIS achieved - Revenues of GBP68.6 million (2019: GBP121.1 million) - Operating loss of GBP2.4 million (2019: profit of GBP1.9 million) - Loss after tax on ordinary activities of GBP1.9 million (2019: profit of GBP1.7 million)
-- SIS did not declare or pay any dividends to CMG during the reporting period (2019: GBP5.0 million declared of which GBP1.03 million was received by CMG)
-- CMG has not declared nor paid any dividends during the reporting period (2019: GBP1.05 million declared in October 2019 and paid in November 2019)
Impact of Covid-19
SIS's profitability has been significantly impacted by Covid-19 and its management expects SIS to make a loss for its current financial year to 31 March 2021, of between GBP9 million and GBP10 million.
SIS's operations were impacted by the cancellation of horse and greyhound racing in mid-March 2020. There was an orderly resumption of horse and greyhound racing in England from 1 June 2020 and horseracing in Ireland from 8 June 2020, with the reopening of Licenced Betting Offices in England from 15 June 2020 resulting in an initial return to full operations at SIS until further restrictions were imposed from October 2020 onwards. SIS was able to continue to provide content for its customers during this time and has generally sought to offset revenue shortfalls from retail with increased online digital revenues. Retail betting shops in England are currently due to reopen in mid April 2021 and, assuming no further government restrictions are imposed, SIS's management expect that SIS will return to profitability in its financial year to 31 March 2022 with increased contributions from overseas activities together with expansion in digital and from its recent acquisition of 49's Ltd.
Enquiries:
Catalyst Media Group Plc
Michael Rosenberg, Non-executive Chairman Mob: 07785 727 595 Melvin Lawson, Non-executive Director Tel: 020 7734 8111 Strand Hanson Limited Tel: 020 7409 3494
James Harris / Matthew Chandler
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Chairman's Statement
For the six month period ended 31 December 2020, the Company incurred a net loss after taxation of GBP0.43 million (2019: profit of GBP0.32 million).
Net assets as at 31 December 2020 were GBP12.3 million (30 June 2020: GBP12.8 million). Net cash as at 31 December 2020 was GBP0.2 million (2019: GBP0.3 million).
CMG's main asset remains its 20.54% stake in SIS and the Company received no dividend (2019: dividend of GBP1.03 million) from SIS during the period. The value of CMG's investment in SIS has reduced from approximately GBP12.5 million to approximately GBP12.1 million, due to its share of the loss incurred. As a result, CMG's net assets per share as at 31 December 2020 were 58.7p (2019: 66.3p), though the carrying value of our investment in SIS will need to be reviewed again at our financial year end in light of its present difficulties.
CMG equity accounts for its share in the loss of SIS which was GBP1.9 million after tax for its six month period to 30 September 2020 (2019: profit of GBP1.7 million). SIS's revenues for such period were GBP68.6 million (2019: GBP121.1 million) which were derived from its business of providing integrated television and data services to Licensed Betting Offices in the UK, Ireland and overseas. SIS generated an operating loss for such period of GBP2.4 million, compared to an operating profit of GBP1.9 million in the comparable period for 2019.
CMG currently has cash reserves of approximately GBP0.2 million which is sufficient for its present needs.
Set out below is an overview of the activities of SIS's key divisions for the period under review.
SIS Betting - UK and Ireland Retail
SIS continued to provide a core service based on content from UK Horseracing, Irish Horseracing, British and Irish Greyhounds, 49's and International Horseracing to the UK and Irish retail market, including all the major UK bookmaking groups and the majority of the independent market. SIS also supplies additional content and services to its UK and Irish retail customers to cover the early morning period as well as evening products.
The last year has seen significant disruption from Covid-19 with SIS's retail customers required to close or significantly restrict their operations in shops for various periods of the year. As such, this area of SIS's business has incurred losses in the period.
SIS Betting - International & Online
SIS produces 24/7 channels covering horseracing, greyhound racing, virtual racing and mixed channels, having secured content covering the whole 24-hour period. Such content includes horseracing from Argentina, Latin America, USA, Germany, Spain, Mauritius, Dubai and Saudi Arabia as well the UK and Irish horseracing and greyhound racing from the UK, Ireland and Mexico.
SIS distributes over 50 channels to international retail and online operators designed to maximise betting opportunities with further customers due to go live in the near future. Many of its international and online operators have signed multiyear agreements. SIS continues to progress its strategy for increasing distribution, in both new and existing International and Digital markets, using proprietary production technology as well as streaming and data pricing services.
Covid-19, whilst negatively impacting revenues from international retail operators, has resulted in a significant boost to revenues from online operators as end-customers have sought alternative ways to access and place bets on SIS content. Whilst online revenues are benefitting from the current temporary retail restrictions, there is also significant underlying growth.
India
As previously reported, the claim in respect of the Indian project continues to be pursued but the outcome remains uncertain. The legal and associated costs relating to this claim have been significantly reduced but are still impacting profits. SIS accounts for such legal costs as they arise.
Litigation
As previously announced on 9 October 2020, in the case brought by The Racing Partnership ("TRP") and others against SIS's subsidiary, Sports Information Services Limited ("SISL"), and others, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in relation to the appeals against various elements of the High Court judgment of Mr Justice Zacaroli in respect of liability issues in the case as follows:
1. Upheld SISL's appeal in relation to the finding of breach of confidence in relation to certain race day data supplied to SISL by a co-defendant; and
2. Upheld TRP's appeal against the dismissal of its claims for unlawful means conspiracy.
There has been no ruling given in respect of damages and SIS has, after consultation with its advisers, sought an appeal to the Supreme Court which it expects to be heard in late 2021 if granted. SISL have been ordered by the judge to pay 20% of TRP's costs.
Current Trading and Impact of Covid-19
SIS's current trading has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 restrictions placed on its retail operator customers in the UK, Ireland and across the world who have experienced a series of closures and operational restrictions as part of the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Most recently, such restrictions have seen Licensed Betting Offices closed across the UK and Ireland since the end of December 2020 with reopening currently expected in England in mid-April 2021 but potentially subject to further operating limitations.
During the period SIS has seen a series of online operators both in the UK and Internationally sign contracts for new or additional content and is experiencing significantly higher revenues from its online operators due to higher volumes of end-customer use. Such higher revenue has helped offset some of the shortfall from retail operators.
SIS's profitability for its financial year to 31 March 2021 has been significantly impacted by Covid-19 and its management expects SIS to make a loss for its current financial year of between GBP9 million and GBP10 million. Although it is too early to be certain of prospects for its financial year to 31 March 2022, it is currently expected by SIS's management that as conditions improve, and retail markets reopen, SIS will return to profitability for that period. Despite the overall adverse impact of Covid-19, SIS has continued to achieve growth in its International and online customer base, most recently launching channels for Latin American and European customers and has seen the launch of its Competitive Gaming (esports) product as well as increased benefit from its acquisition of the 49's business completed earlier in the year.
Outlook
As stated above, it is currently expected that SIS will return to profitability in its next financial year as the benefits from its online businesses and international opportunities develop. The cash position of SIS remains strong though at a lower level than previously anticipated. However, the result of the abovementioned litigation with TRP remains uncertain. Accordingly, no decisions are currently expected to be made with regard to dividend payments by SIS this year. CMG has sufficient working capital for its foreseeable needs and continues to operate at a very low level of overheads.
Michael Rosenberg OBE
Chairman
30 March 2021
Consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income
Notes 6 months 6 months 12 months to 31 December to 31 December to 30 June 2020 2019 2020 GBP GBP GBP Unaudited Unaudited Audited Revenue 12,500 12,500 25,000 Cost of sales - - - ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Gross profit 12,500 12,500 25,000 Administrative expenses (49,424) (51,279) (123,600) Other operating income - - - ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Operating loss (36,924) (38,779) (98,600) Financial income 13 464 712 Financial costs - - - Net financial income 13 464 712 ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Share of profit/(loss) of equity-accounted associate (384,303) 359,245 125,294 Impairment of equity-accounted associate 3 - - (1,160,843) Profit/(loss) before taxation (421,214) 320,930 (1,133,437) Taxation (4,934) - 25,583 Profit/(loss) for the period (426,148) 320,930 (1,107,854) ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Share of other comprehensive profit of associate - - 262,707 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period (426,148) 320,930 (845,147) ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Attributable to equity holders of the company (426,148) 320,930 (845,147) ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Earnings/(loss) per share: 4 Basic (2.03p) 1.53p (5.27p) ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Diluted (2.03p) 1.53p (5.27p) ---------------- ---------------- -------------
Consolidated interim statement of financial position
Notes 31 December 31 December 30 June 2020 2019 2020 GBP GBP GBP Unaudited Unaudited Audited Assets Non-current assets Investment in associate 3 12,090,677 13,607,067 12,474,980 ------------ ------------- ----------- 12,090,677 13,607,067 12,474,980 ------------ ------------- ----------- Current assets Trade and other receivables 35,734 18,795 62,741 Cash and cash equivalents 260,020 326,182 270,654 ------------ ------------- ----------- 295,754 344,977 333,395 ------------ ------------- ----------- Total assets 12,386,431 13,952,044 12,808,375 ------------ ------------- ----------- Equity and liabilities Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital 2,103,202 2,103,202 2,103,202 Capital redemption reserve 711,117 711,117 711,117 Merger reserve 2,402,674 2,402,674 2,402,674 Retained profits 7,127,752 8,719,977 7,553,900 ------------ ------------- ----------- 12,344,745 13,936,970 12,770,893 ------------ ------------- ----------- Current liabilities Trade and other payables 41,686 15,074 37,482 Corporation tax payable - - - ------------ ------------- ----------- 41,686 15,074 37,482 ------------ ------------- ----------- Total equity and liabilities 12,386,431 13,952,044 12,808,375 ------------ ------------- -----------
Consolidated interim cash flow statement
6 months 6 months 12 months to 31 December to 31 December to 30 2020 2019 June 2020 GBP GBP Unaudited Unaudited GBP Audited Cash flow from operating activities Profit / (loss) before taxation (421,214) 320,930 (1,133,437) Adjustments for: Share of (profit) / loss from associate 384,303 (359,245) (125,294) Impairment of investment in associate - - 1,160,843 Finance income (13) (464) (712) Corporation taxes recovered 34,875 - - ---------------- ---------------- ------------ Net cash outflow from operating activities before changes in working capital (2,049) (38,779) (98,600) (Increase) / Decrease in trade and other receivables (12,802) 20,212 1,849 Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other payables 4,204 (14,588) 7,820 Net cash outflow used in operating activities (10,647) (33,155) (88,931) ---------------- ---------------- ------------ Investing activities Dividend received - 1,026,884 1,026,884 Interest received 13 464 712 Net cash inflow from investing activities 13 1,027,348 1,027,596 ---------------- ---------------- ------------ Financing activities Dividends paid - (1,051,623) (1,051,623) ---------------- ---------------- ------------ Net cash outflow from financing activities - (1,051,623) (1,051,623) ---------------- ---------------- ------------ Net movement in cash and cash equivalents in the period (10,634) (57,430) (112,958) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 270,654 383,612 383,612 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 260,020 326,182 270,654
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Consolidated interim statement of changes in equity
Share Capital redemption Merger Retained Total shareholders capital reserve reserve surplus/ equity GBP (deficit) GBP GBP Unaudited GBP GBP Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited At 1 July 2019 2,103,202 711,117 2,402,674 9,450,670 14,667,663 Profit for the 6 month period to 31 December 2019 - - - 320,930 320,930 Dividend paid to company shareholders - - - (1,051,623) (1,051,623) Total comprehensive loss for the period - - - (730,693) (730,693) At 31 December 2019 2,103,202 711,117 2,402,674 8,719,977 13,936,970 ----------- ------------------- ----------- ------------ ------------------- Loss for the 6 month period to 30 June 2020 - - - (1,428,784) (1,428,784) Share of other comprehensive profit of associate - - - 262,707 262,707 Total comprehensive loss for the period - - - (1,166,077) (1,166,077) At 30 June 2020 2,103,202 711,117 2,402,674 7,553,900 12,770,893 ----------- ------------------- ----------- ------------ ------------------- Share Capital redemption Merger Retained Total capital reserve reserve surplus/ shareholders GBP (deficit) equity GBP Unaudited GBP GBP GBP Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited At 1 July 2020 2,103,202 711,117 2,402,674 7,553,900 12,770,893 Loss for the 6 month period to 31 December 2020 - - - (426,148) (426,148) Dividend paid to company shareholders - - - - - ----------- ------------------- ----------- ----------- -------------- Total comprehensive loss for the period - - - (426,148) (426,148) ----------- ------------------- ----------- ----------- -------------- At 31 December 2020 2,103,202 711,117 2,402,674 7,127,752 12,344,745 ----------- ------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Notes to the interim financial statements
1. Corporate information
CMG is a company incorporated in England and Wales and quoted on the AIM market operated by London Stock Exchange plc.
2. Basis of preparation
These unaudited consolidated interim financial statements cover the six month period from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020 including the financial results of Sports Information Services (Holdings) Limited ("SIS") for the six month period to 30 September 2020.
These consolidated interim financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the six months ended 31 December 2020 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs and IFRIC interpretations) as adopted by the European Union and also in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
The accounting policies adopted for the preparation of these unaudited interim financial statements are consistent with the accounting policies adopted in the Group's financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 and will remain so for the year ending 30 June 2021.
The financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 30 June 2020, on which the report of the auditors was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006, have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
New financial reporting requirements
The Group has applied the following new financial reporting standards for the first time in preparing its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021. There has been no material impact on the Group's financial statements
-- IFRS 16: Covid-19 Related Rent Concessions
Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards not yet effective
At the date of authorisation of these consolidated financial statements, the IASB and IFRIC have issued the following standard and interpretations which are effective for annual accounting periods beginning on or after the stated effective date. This standard is not effective for, and has not been applied in, the preparation of these consolidated financial statements:
-- IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts (effective as of 1 January 2023)
The Directors anticipate that the adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on the Group's financial statements in the period of initial adoption.
3. Investment in associate Total Group GBP Cost At 1 July 2020 12,474,980 Additions - share of loss (384,303) Dividend received - At 31 December 2020 12,090,677 -----------
The Group's interest in its associate, SIS, a company incorporated in England and Wales, is held by Alternateport Limited ("Alternateport"). Alternateport holds an investment of 20.54% in the equity share capital of SIS and is entitled to appoint a director and alternate director to the SIS board. This right has been exercised since acquisition. Alternateport is a wholly owned subsidiary of Catalyst Media Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Board has reviewed its valuation of the Company's investment in SIS as at 31 December 2020 and has, in line with the Group's accounting policies, reduced the value of the investment by the amount of its share of losses for the period. As a result, the investment is carried at a value equal to its 20.54% interest in SIS's net assets of GBP58.85m.
Share of profit of associate* 30 September 31 December 31 December 30 June 2020 2020 2019 2020 SIS Total CMG share CMG share CMG share GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue: SIS Betting Services 68,604 14,091 24,866 43,667 SIS LIVE services - - - - Total revenue 68,604 14,091 24,866 43,667 Operating profit/(loss) from ongoing operations (2,374) (488) 393 743 Net interest receivable / (payable) 63 13 54 155 Losses on business wind down - - - (735) Profit on disposal of fixed asset - - - - Profit/(loss) before tax (2,311) (475) 446 163 Taxation 440 90 (87) (38) ------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- Share of (loss)/income after taxation (1,871) (384) 359 125 ------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- Net income from associate (1,871) (384) 359 125 Other comprehensive income Actuarial (loss) /gain - - - 404 Deferred tax - - - (141) - - - 263 ------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- Share of gross assets and liabilities of associate Gross assets 125,516 25,781 22,999 19,273 Gross liabilities (66,666) (13,693) (9,529) (6,801) ------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- Net equity 58,850 12,088 13,470 12,472 ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------
* - The period covered by the associate's accounts is the six months to 30 September 2020. The revenues have been stated excluding internal revenues.
SIS continued to be involved in a litigation case brought by The Racing Partnership ("TRP") and others against SIS's subsidiary, Sports Information Services Limited ("SISL"), and others. SISL has successfully defended two of the three claims and, following the year end, both SISL and TRP have been granted permission by the judge to appeal elements of the judgement. SISL have been ordered by the judge to pay 20% of TRP's costs.
4. Earnings/(loss) per share
The calculation of the basic earnings per ordinary share of 10p each in the capital of the Company ("Share") is based upon the following:
6 months 6 months 12 months to to to 30 June 31 December 31 December 2020 2020 2019 GBP GBP GBP Basic and Diluted (Loss)/earnings per share - pence (2.03p) 1.53p (5.27p) (Loss)/ profit attributable to equity shareholders (426,148) 320,930 (1,107,854) Weighted average number of Shares in issue 21,032,030 21,032,030 21,032,030 ------------- ------------- ------------
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