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DFX Defenx Plc

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Defenx plc Interim Results (6075C)

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Defenx plc

01 October 2018

1 October 2018

Defenx PLC

("Defenx" or the "Company" or the "Group")

Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2018

Set out below are the interims results for Defenx for the six months ended 30 June 2018.

Chairman's Statement

We are releasing the unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 alongside our annual report and accounts for the year to 31 December 2017 ("2017 Accounts").

As documented in detail in the 2017 Accounts, the Group has been focused on addressing performance and back-end integration issues in respect of its products in the year to date. The Group has also been enhancing its product portfolio as part of its Defenx 2020 strategy, and we currently anticipate launching new products in Q1 2019.

This has resulted in there being minimal customer invoicing during H1 2018 and revenue for the period relates predominantly to the release of previously deferred income and this is expected to continue in H2 2018. Given this backdrop, we have sought to minimise operating overheads during the period.

The reduction in trading activity has also been accompanied by a cessation of marketing contributions to distributors. A as a result, at an operational level, the loss for the half year is very similar to the corresponding period in 2017. However, 2018 bears additional interest costs in relation to the bonds issued in August 2017, whilst there was a substantially larger tax credit in 2017.

The major changes in the statement of financial position are primarily attributable to the comprehensive impairment provisions made at 31 December 2017 as detailed in the 2017 Accounts. Following the period end, settlement agreements were reached with four of the Group's B2B2C customers. The agreements waive the parties' claims against each other, set out payment schedules for the collection over a period of up to 48 months of approximately 20.4% of the EUR4.41 million in dispute at 31 December 2017 and committed the Group to exchange specified unsold inventory held by the customers for new products, such new products being subject to normal commercial warranties. Accordingly, the Directors considered that no further provision were warranted as at 30 June 2018.

Board

In the year to date, there have been a number of changes to the Board and senior management. As previously announced, this has resulted in me becoming interim Executive Chairman in May and Raffaele Boccardo assuming the role of interim Executive Deputy Chairman in July. At the same time, Clive Eplett was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer. Board departures in the period have resulted in one-off costs of, in aggregate, EUR250,000.

Following the period end, we were delighted to welcome Nic Hellyer and Giorgio Beretta, two high calibre individuals, as independent Non-executive Directors and chair of the Remuneration and Audit Committees respectively, filling the vacancies left by Leonard Seelig.

The Board are seeking to identify and recruit the right team to deliver our strategy and drive value for all stakeholders and we look forward to keeping shareholders updated on our progress particularly with regard to the appointment of a CEO and a permanent CFO.

Funding

During the period, the Company raised GBP1.2 million (gross) (approximately EUR1.38 million) for general working capital purposes by way of a subscription and open offer, pursuant to which the Company issued 14,962,899 new ordinary shares at a price of 8 pence per share. Following BV Tech SpA's ("BV Tech") participation in the fundraise, BV Tech's interest in the Company increased to 54.7% of the Company's issued share capital.

The Group has today secured further funding of EUR0.95 million via an unsecured loan from BV Tech. The loan, which accrues interest at a rate of 6% per annum, will be used for general corporate purposes. The Board anticipates that the loan will shortly be replaced by a convertible loan from BV Tech of the same quantum and on the same material terms. Conversion of the convertible loan into ordinary shares is subject to shareholders providing the Directors with authority at the upcoming annual general meeting on 31 October 2018 to allot such shares on a non pre-emptive basis.

Outlook

As a result of the issues raised above and detailed in the 2017 Accounts, the results for 2018 are expected to show minimal revenues and an operating loss. However, as a result of the initiatives put in place as part of Defenx 2020, the Board believes that the business will become cashflow positive during 2019.

Following the publication of the 2017 Accounts and these interims, the Company is pleased to announce that it is expected that trading in the Company's ordinary shares on AIM will be restored at 7:30 a.m. on 2 October 2018.

Anthony Reeves

Executive Chairman

1 October 2018

Enquiries

 
 Defenx PLC 
  Anthony Reeves -Executive Chairman 
  Clive Eplett - Interim Chief Financial Officer       020 3769 0687 
 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated and Financial 
  Advisor) 
  Stuart Faulkner / Richard Tulloch / James Bellman    020 7409 3494 
 WH Ireland (Joint-Broker) 
  Adrian Hadden / Jessica Cave                         020 7220 1666 
 IFC Advisory (Financial PR and IR) 
  Graham Herring / Tim Metcalfe / Heather Armstrong    020 3053 8671 
 

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.

About Defenx

Founded in 2009, Defenx is a cyber-security software group that offers a range of Security, Backup and Protection solutions for smartphones, PCs and networks.

Website

www.defenx.com/company/investors

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                                  6 months ended           6 months ended             Year ended 
                                                   30 June 2018             30 June 2017             31 December 
                                                     Unaudited                Unaudited                  2017 
                                                                                                        Audited 
                                       Note           EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 
 Revenue                                5                        701                    3,134                    2,928 
 
 Cost of sales                          6                      (670)                    (965)                  (2,553) 
                                              ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Gross profit                                                     31                    2,169                      375 
 
 Other operating income                 6                        101                        -                      772 
                                             -----------------------  -----------------------  ----------------------- 
 
 Sales & marketing expenses             6                      (182)                  (2,411)                  (1,975) 
 Research, development & operations' 
  expenses                              6                      (514)                    (451)                    (712) 
 Administrative expenses                6                      (947)                    (619)                    (906) 
 Impairment of trade receivables                                   -                        -                  (3,020) 
 Impairment of intangible fixed 
  assets                                                           -                        -                  (6,286) 
 Operating expenses before 
  transaction 
  costs                                                      (1,643)                  (3,481)                 (12,899) 
                                             -----------------------  -----------------------  ----------------------- 
 
 Operating loss before transaction 
  costs                                                      (1,511)                  (1,312)                 (11,752) 
 Transaction costs                      6                          -                    (101)                    (101) 
                                               ---------------------    ---------------------    --------------------- 
 Loss from operations                                        (1,511)                  (1,413)                 (11,853) 
 
 Finance income                                                    -                        -                        1 
 Finance expense                                               (138)                     (68)                    (184) 
                                              ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Loss before tax                                             (1,649)                  (1,481)                 (12,036) 
 
 Income tax credit                                                 5                      325                      235 
                                              ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Loss for the period                                         (1,644)                  (1,156)                 (11,801) 
                                              ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                                (1,598)                  (1,146)                 (11,641) 
 Non-controlling interests                                      (46)                     (10)                    (160) 
                                              ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Total comprehensive loss for the 
  period                                                     (1,644)                  (1,156)                 (11,801) 
                                                         ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Loss per share 
 Basic                                  7                 (EUR0.069)               (EUR0.097)               (EUR1.030) 
 Diluted                                7                 (EUR0.067)               (EUR0.095)               (EUR0.976) 
 
 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

 
                                                30 June 2018             30 June 2017             31 December 
                                                  Unaudited                Unaudited                  2017 
                                                                                                     Audited 
                                    Note           EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                                136                      124                      135 
 Intangible assets                   8                      4,320                   11,593                    4,904 
 Government grant                                           1,522                        -                    1,596 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                            5,978                   11,717                    6,635 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables         9                      1,218                    4,387                    1,243 
 Government grant                                             168                        -                      179 
 Cash and short-term deposits                                 791                      218                      951 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                            2,177                    4,605                    2,373 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Total assets                                               8,155                   16,322                    9,008 
                                                      ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                                 (1,146)                    (588)                    (851) 
 Deferred revenue                                           (392)                    (385)                    (621) 
 Loans and borrowings                10                     (379)                  (1,417)                    (663) 
 Deferred consideration                                         -                    (381)                        - 
 Income taxes payable                                       (389)                    (398)                    (385) 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                          (2,306)                  (3,169)                  (2,520) 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Deferred revenue                                           (744)                    (235)                    (887) 
 Loans and borrowings                10                   (1,423)                    (242)                  (1,533) 
 Deferred tax liabilities                                    (37)                     (47)                     (42) 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                          (2,204)                    (524)                  (2,462) 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Total liabilities                                        (4,510)                  (3,693)                  (4,982) 
                                                      ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Net assets                                                 3,645                   12,629                    4,026 
                                                      ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Capital and reserves 
 Called up share capital             11                       601                      264                      287 
 Share premium                       11                    12,329                    9,583                   11,370 
 Merger reserve                                             1,641                    1,641                    1,641 
 Shares to be issued reserve                                    -                        -                       37 
 Convertible bond option reserve                              164                        -                      164 
 Share based payment reserve                                  237                      183                      210 
 Retained earnings                                       (11,146)                      947                  (9,548) 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Attributable to equity holders 
  of the parent                                             3,826                   12,618                    4,161 
 Non-controlling interests                                  (181)                       11                    (135) 
                                           ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Total equity                                               3,645                   12,629                    4,026 
                                                      ===========              ===========              =========== 
 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                                                                                                                Convertible 
                                                                                            Shares                  bond                  Share 
                                              Share                                          to be                 option                  based 
                       Share                  premium                Merger                 issued                 reserve                payment               Retained                                  Non-controlling 
                       capital                account                reserve                reserve                                       reserve               earnings                Total                 interests                       Total 
                       EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                 EUR000                        EUR000 
 
 As at 1 
  January 
  2018                           287                 11,370                  1,641                     37                    164                    210                (9,548)                  4,161                  (135)                  4,026 
 Share based 
  payments                         -                      -                      -                      -                      -                     27                      -                     27                      -                     27 
 Loss for the 
  period                           -                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -                (1,598)                (1,598)                   (46)                (1,644) 
 Shares 
  issued                         314                    959                      -                   (37)                      -                      -                      -                  1,236                      -                  1,236 
                --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   -------------------- 
 As at 30 
  June 2018                      601                 12,329                  1,614                      -                    164                    237               (11,146)                  3,826                  (181)                  3,645 
 (unaudited)              ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ========== 
 
 As at 1 
  January 
  2017                           197                  5,542                  1,641                      -                      -                    156                  2,093                  9,629                     21                  9,629 
 Share based 
  payments                         -                      -                      -                      -                      -                     27                      -                     27                      -                     27 
 Loss for the 
  period                           -                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -                (1,146)                (1,146)                   (10)                (1,146) 
 Shares 
  issued                          67                  4,041                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -                  4,108                      -                  4,108 
 
                --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------    ------------------- 
 As at 30 
  June 2017                      264                  9,583                  1,641                      -                      -                    183                    947                 12,618                     11                 12,629 
 (unaudited)              ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ========== 
 
 As at 1 
  January 
  2017                           197                  5,542                  1,641                      -                      -                    156                  2,093                  9,629                     21                  9,650 
 Loss for the 
  year                             -                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -               (11,641)               (11,641)                  (160)               (11,801) 
 Shares 
  issued                          90                  5,828                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -                  5,918                      4                  5,922 
 Shares to be 
  issued                           -                      -                      -                     37                      -                      -                      -                     37                      -                     37 
 Convertible 
  bond 
  issue                            -                      -                      -                      -                    164                      -                      -                    164                      -                    164 
 Share based 
  payments                         -                      -                      -                      -                      -                     54                      -                     54                      -                     54 
                --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------   --------------------    ------------------- 
 As at 31 
  December                       287                 11,370                  1,641                     37                    164                    210                (9,548)                  4,161                  (135)                  4,026 
 (audited)                ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ==========             ========== 
 

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

 
                                                      6 months ended           6 months ended             Year ended 
                                                       30 June 2018             30 June 2017              31 December 
                                                         Unaudited                Unaudited                  2017 
                                                                                                            Audited 
                                                          EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Loss for the period after taxation                              (1,644)                  (1,156)                 (11,801) 
 Income tax (credit)/expense                                         (5)                    (325)                    (235) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Loss before tax                                                 (1,649)                  (1,481)                 (12,036) 
 
 Net interest expense                                                138                       68                      184 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                                        -                       22                       47 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                                   590                      865                    1,292 
 Impairment of intangible assets                                       -                        -                    6,286 
 Impairment of trade receivables                                       -                        -                    3,020 
 Share based payments expense                                         27                       27                       54 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Operating cash flows before movements 
  in working capital                                               (894)                    (499)                  (1,153) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Decrease in trade receivables                                       284                    1,146                    1,011 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade and 
  other payables                                                      75                    (801)                  (1,738) 
 (Decrease)/increase in deferred 
  revenue                                                          (457)                       28                     (86) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                                    (98)                      373                    (813) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Interest paid                                                      (84)                     (68)                    (146) 
 Tax paid                                                            (6)                     (62)                    (215) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Net cash flow from operating activities                         (1,082)                    (256)                  (2,327) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and 
  equipment                                                          (1)                      (4)                     (51) 
 Development costs - internally 
  developed                                                          (6)                  (1,805)                  (1,828) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Net cash used in investing activities                               (7)                  (1,809)                  (1,879) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Financing activities 
 Net proceeds from issue of share 
  capital                                                          1,377                    1,397                    3,440 
 Proceeds from borrowings                                              -                        5                    1,750 
 Repayment of borrowings                                           (426)                    (254)                  (1,070) 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Net cash from financing activities                                  951                    1,148                    4,120 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Net decrease in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                                      (138)                    (917)                     (86) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
  of period                                                          929                    1,015                    1,015 
                                                  ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Cash and net cash equivalents 
  at end of period                                                   791                       98                      929 
                                                             ===========              ===========              =========== 
 
 

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   1.      General information 

Defenx PLC is a public limited company incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 08993398, which is quoted on AIM. Its principal activity is the design and sale of software solutions for the mobile, PC and network that provide privacy and security for an online world. Management and control is exercised from the UK and its main countries of operation are Italy and Switzerland.

   2.      Basis of preparation 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2018 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and do not constitute statutory financial statements. They do not include all the information and disclosures required for a complete set of IFRS financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2017. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last financial statements.

These unaudited interim financial statements were authorised for issue by Defenx's Board on 1 October 2018.

   3.      Accounting policies 

There have been no changes to the accounting policies and methods of computation in these financial statements compared with those of the previous full year.

Note: IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers, became effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. Having assessed the commercial arrangements with customers in the context of IFRS15, the Board concluded that the existing accounting policy and methodology continues to be equally appropriate under the new accounting standard. Accordingly, no change in accounting treatment arises or has been applied as a consequence of IFRS 15 and no adjustment made to either sales or deferred revenue.

   4.      Seasonality 

Historically, the Group's revenue generated by and marketing contributions paid to channel partners was subject to seasonal trends.

A larger proportion of the annual marketing contributions arose in the first half of the year to support channel partners, who in turn generated higher sales in the second half of the year driven by the back-to-school market, annual hardware release cycles and Christmas trading. This typically lowered revenues and profits for the first half of the year. The Group sought to mitigate the seasonal impact by incentivising sales in the first half of the year.

Changes in the trading relationships with those distributors resulted in marketing contributions not being made in 2018, negating most of this seasonal characteristic.

   5.      Revenue 

Revenue for the full year was impacted by the return of EUR1.03 million in invoiced sales from the first half of 2017, as a consequence of delays in the delivery of product updates to address performance issues in the Group's security products.

   6.      Loss from operations 
 
                                        6 months ended   6 months ended    Year ended 
                                         30 June 2018     30 June 2017     31 December 
                                           Unaudited        Unaudited         2017 
                                                                             Audited 
 The operating loss is stated 
  after charging:                           EUR000           EUR000          EUR000 
 
 Cost of sales 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                 590              865          1,292 
                                           ===========      ===========    =========== 
 
 Other operating income 
 Research & development tax credit 
  income                                         (101)                -          (772) 
 
 Sales, marketing and administrative 
  expenses 
 Marketing contributions                             5            2,232          1,550 
 Impairment of trade receivables                     -                -          3,020 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                      -               22             48 
 Impairment of intangible assets                     -                -          6,286 
 Staff costs                                       679              599          1,278 
 Auditors' remuneration - audit 
  services                                          22               17             49 
 Auditors' remuneration - non-audit 
  Services                                           2                2              9 
 Share based payment expense                        27               27             53 
 Bad debt expense                                    -              104              - 
 Lease payments - land and buildings                49               52            116 
 Net foreign exchange losses/(gains)                 7               16           (61) 
 AIM-related expenses                              100              113            234 
                                           ===========      ===========    =========== 
 Transaction costs 
 Legal & professional fees in 
  respect of the 
  BV-Tech SpA strategic partnership                  -              101            101 
                                           ===========      ===========    =========== 
 
 
   7.      Loss per share (EPS) 

Basic EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of Defenx by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Defenx by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive deferred shares, the exercise of options and crystallisation of the contingent share consideration.

The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS computations:

 
                                            6 months ended           6 months ended             Year ended 
                                             30 June 2018             30 June 2017              31 December 
                                               Unaudited                Unaudited                  2017 
                                                                                                  Audited 
                                                EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 (Loss)/profit attributable to 
  ordinary equity holders of Defenx 
  PLC for basic and adjusted EPS                       (1,580)                  (1,146)                 (11,641) 
                                                   ===========              ===========              =========== 
 
 Weighted average number of Ordinary 
  Shares for basic EPS (thousand)                       22,905                   11,777                   11,237 
 Effect of: 
 - dilution from convertible 
  bond                                                     625                        -                      625 
 - dilution from share options                               -                       72                        - 
  and warrants 
 - contingent shares on acquisition                          -                      238                        - 
  of Memopal Srl 
                                        ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Weighted average number of Ordinary 
  Shares for                                            23,530                   12,087                   11,862 
 diluted EPS (thousands)                           ===========              ===========              =========== 
 
   8.      Intangible Assets 
 
                            Goodwill               Development                Customer                  Total 
                                                       costs                relationships 
                             EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 Cost 
 At 1 January 2018                    1,139                   12,635                      354                   14,128 
 Additions -                              -                        -                        -                        - 
 internally 
 developed 
 Additions - 
  purchased                               -                        6                        -                        6 
                     ----------------------   ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 At 30 June 2018                      1,139                   12,641                      354                   14,134 
                                ===========              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Accumulated 
 amortisation 
 At 1 January 2018                    1,139                    7,731                      354                    9,224 
 Amortisation 
  charge                                  -                      590                        -                      590 
                      ---------------------   ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 At 30 June 2018 
  (unaudited)                         1,139                    8,321                      354                    9,814 
                                ===========              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Net book value 
 At 30 June 2018 
  (unaudited)                             -                    4,320                        -                    4,320 
                                ===========              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 At 30 June 2017 
  (unaudited)                         1,139                   10,208                      246                   11,593 
                                ===========              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 At 31 December 
  2017 
  (audited)                               -                    4,904                        -                    4,904 
                                ===========              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 

The intangible assets booked represent qualifying expenditure on the development of software for resale less accumulated amortisation and impairment costs. The carrying value of these intangible assets is tested for impairment on a half yearly basis, or when there are indications that the value of the assets might be impaired.

The Directors have assessed development projects' individual net present value against forecasts of future sales of the related products, unit sales prices and costs over a five-year period. No sales beyond five years have been included in the calculations. The impairment tests are sensitive to changes in these forecasts and changes could result in impairment; however, the varying bases indicate a net present value in excess of the carrying value of the intangible assets at the balance sheet date.

   9.      Trade and other receivables 
 
                                       6 months ended           6 months ended             Year ended 
                                        30 June 2018             30 June 2017              31 December 
                                          Unaudited                Unaudited                  2017 
                                                                                             Audited 
                                           EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 Gross trade receivables                            4,682                    4,491                    4,833 
 Offset deferred revenue                            (454)                        -                    (619) 
 Provision for impairment                         (3,217)                    (301)                  (3,217) 
                                   ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Net trade receivables                              1,011                    4,190                      997 
 Other receivables                                    207                      197                      246 
                                   ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Total receivables                                  1,218                    4,387                    1,243 
                                              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 Provisions for impairment 
 Opening balance                                  (3,217)                    (197)                    (196) 
 Utilised during the period                             -                        -                        - 
 Net increase during the period                         -                    (104)                  (3,021) 
                                   ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Closing balance                                  (3,217)                    (301)                  (3,217) 
                                              ===========              ===========              =========== 
 
 
   10.    Loans and borrowing 

The book and fair value of interest bearing loans and borrowings was:

 
                            Ultimate         6 months ended           6 months ended             Year ended 
                             maturity         30 June 2018             30 June 2017              31 December 
                                                Unaudited                Unaudited                  2017 
                                                                                                   Audited 
                                                 EUR000                   EUR000                   EUR000 
 Current 
 Overdrafts                 On demand                         -                       25                       22 
                            On demand                         -                       95                        - 
 Invoice discounting        Up to 120 
  facility                     days                           -                       94                       77 
 Supply chain facility      Up to 90                          -                      504                        - 
                               days 
 Bank loans - unsecured    30/06/2019                       203                      197                      200 
 Bank loans - unsecured    22/11/2021                       123                        -                      122 
 Vendor loans from 
  business combinations    31/07/2018                        53                      502                      242 
                                         ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                            379                    1,417                      663 
                                         ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 
 
 
   Non-current 
 Bank loans - unsecured       30/06/2019                         -                      203                      103 
 Bank loans - unsecured       22/11/2021                       306                        -                      368 
 Vendor loans from 
  business combinations       31/07/2018                         -                       39 
 Convertible bonds            31/08/2020                     1,117                        -                    1,062 
                                            ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
                                                             1,423                      242                    1,533 
                                            ----------------------   ----------------------   ---------------------- 
 Total loans and borrowing                                   1,802                    1,659                    2,196 
                                                       ===========              ===========              =========== 
 
 

Overdrafts and other short term facilities, excluding the supply chain facility, attract variable interest at between 3% and 6% per annum. The supply chain facility, denominated in Sterling, attracts a fixed rate of interest of 1.65% per month. The bank and vendor loans, both denominated in Euros, attract interest at 3% over 3-month EURIBOR and at 8% fixed per annum respectively.

The average effective interest rate for the period ended 30 June 2018 was 7.5% (30 June 2017: 10.2%).

At 30 June 2018, the Group had available EUR270,000 (30 June 2017: EUR123,331) of undrawn committed borrowing facilities. Of this amount, EUR250,000 relates to supply chain facility, use of which is dependent on applicable sales invoicing.

   11.    Share capital 
 
                                          Number of                Share capital              Share premium 
                                            shares 
                                                                       EUR000                     EUR000 
 As at 1 January 2018                       12,952                                 287                     11,370 
 Issue of new ordinary shares 
  - BV-Tech SpA                             11,777                                 244                        840 
 Issue of new ordinary shares 
  - Open offer                              3,186                                   66                        227 
 Issue of new ordinary shares 
  - MBooster                                 243                                     4                         51 
 Equity issue costs                           -                                      -                      (159) 
                                   ------------------------   ------------------------   ------------------------ 
 As at 30 June 2018 (unaudited)             28,158                                 601                     12,329 
 
 As at 1 January 2017                       8,618                                  196                      5,542 
 Issue of new ordinary shares 
  - BV-Tech SpA                             3,144                                   68                      4,041 
 Issue of new ordinary shares 
  - MBooster                                  22                                     -                         37 
 Equity issue costs                           -                                      -                       (59) 
 Exercise of Warrants                         15                                     -                         22 
                                   ------------------------   ------------------------   ------------------------ 
 As at 30 June 2017 (unaudited)             11,799                                 264                      9,583 
                                         ============                      ===========                =========== 
 
 

The ordinary shares of GBP0.018 carry the right to one vote per share at general meetings of the Company and the rights to share in any distribution of profits or returns of capital and to share in any residual assets available for distribution in the event of a winding up. The shares are denominated in Sterling.

   12.    Events after the reporting date 

During October 2018, settlement agreements were reached with four B2B2C customers. These agreements waived the parties' claims against each other, set out payment schedules for the collection over a period of up to 48 months of approximately 20.4% of the EUR4.41 million in dispute at 31 December 2017 and committed the Group to exchange specified unsold inventory held by the customers for new products, such new products being subject to normal commercial warranties.

On 1 October 2018, the Company entered into a EUR0.95 million unsecured loan agreement with BV Tech. The loan will incur an interest rate of 6% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears, and is repayable in full on 1 January 2020, or earlier at the Company's election. Under the terms of the Loan, EUR150,000 can be drawn down immediately, with the remainder being available to be draw down in full, or in part, after 45 days. It is intended that the proceeds of the loan will be used for general corporate purposes. As BV Tech is a substantial shareholder of the Company as defined in the AIM Rules for Companies, the loan is classified as a related party transaction pursuant to AIM Rule 13. The Board expects that the loan will, shortly following publication of the Company's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2017 and the interims for the six months ended 30 June 2018, be replaced by a convertible loan from BV Tech of the same quantum and on the same material terms.

   13.    Availability of the interims 

The Interim Report will shortly be available on the Company's website at www.investors.defenx.com.

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