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Immedia Group PLC 2019 Preliminary Results (9350Z)

24/09/2020 7:00am

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Immedia Group PLC

24 September 2020

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement via the Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Immedia Group Plc

("Immedia" or "the Group" or "the Company")

multi-media content and digital solutions provider to global businesses

2019 Preliminary Results

Immedia Group Plc (AIM: IME) today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2019.

Immedia Group Plc

Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2019

"2019 was a disappointment after the improved performance in the prior year in terms of revenue and profitability. Our unique mix of brand engagement and creative skills underpins our ability to secure new business. 2020 business activity has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, but we are also witnessing a pipeline of new opportunities with several key potential clients across our target verticals which we hope will take effect when restrictions ease again."

Tim Hipperson, Chairman

 
 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
    Ø A reduced performance after an improved 2018 
    Ø 14% decrease in revenue to GBP4,020,443 
    Ø EBITDA loss of GBP699,583 (2018: profit GBP262,588) 
     Ø Trading EBITDA loss (excluding a one-off bad debt provision 
     and one-off transaction costs) of GBP(317,434) 
     Ø One-off transaction costs of GBP279,360 
    Ø Loss before tax of GBP991,461 (2018: profit GBP106,204) 
    Ø Cash balances decreased to GBP237,574 (2018: GBP369,698) 
    Ø The Group has lease liabilities totaling GBP184,393 
     (2018: GBP77,044). The increase being due to the adoption of 
     IFRS 16. 
 
 
 OPERATIONAL HGHLIGHTS 
      Ø Extension of business with Nationwide Building Society, 
       IKEA and Subway 
            Ø New business with Headmasters, Fugro, Deep Green, Weir 
             Oil and Gas, Stork and JFD Global 
             Ø Review and rationalisation of business processes and 
             overhead costs 
 

"2019 was a year of challenge as the business sought to match and beat its 2018 performance in extraordinarily volatile political and economic conditions. That we ultimately failed to do so is no reflection on the hard work and commitment shown by the entire team. We developed new business with high end hair salon chain Headmasters as well as energy businesses JFD Global, Deep Green, Weir, Fugro, Stork and Shell. Tourism and sport clients were represented by FIFA and Visit Aberdeenshire amongst many others. In 2020 we restructured the business and management team to deliver even greater cohesion and focus. We are confident that the results of the many changes made in the business will bear fruit in the short to medium term."

Ross Penney, Chief Executive of Immedia

 
 
   2019 Financial Summary 
                                            12 months ended      12 months 
                                                31 December          ended 
                                                       2019    31 December 
                                                                      2018 
                                           ----------------  ------------- 
 Revenue                                       GBP4,020,443   GBP4,686,934 
 (Loss)/profit before interest, 
  taxation, depreciation, amortisation         GBP(699,583)     GBP262,588 
  and impairment charges (EBITDA) 
 (Loss)/profit before tax                      GBP(991,461)     GBP106,204 
 Net fair value gain/(loss) on available          GBP54,900   GBP(112,800) 
  for sale assets 
 Total comprehensive (loss)/profit           GBP(1,017,560)      GBP42,949 
  for the year 
 Basic (loss)/earnings per share                    (7.81)p          1.13p 
 Diluted (loss)/earnings per share                  (7.81)p          1.08p 
 Basic pre-tax (loss)/earnings per 
  share                                             (7.22)p          0.77p 
 Year-end balance of cash and cash               GBP237,574     GBP369,698 
  equivalents 
 Net (debt)/funds                              GBP(245,069)     GBP292,654 
-----------------------------------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 

Statement by the Chairman, Tim Hipperson

Whilst full of ambition and endeavour, 2019 was ultimately a disappointing year which saw the Group struggle to maintain its 2018 performance in an uncertain political and economic climate due to the uncertainty around Brexit and a December general election.

In 2018 Immedia delivered improved results based on the extension of relationships with key customers including JD Sports Fashion plc and in particular Nationwide Building Society, for whom we undertook an extensive installation programme into all UK Nationwide branches.

This one-off boost to revenues and profits proved to be something of a double edged sword. Whilst undoubtedly welcome, the challenge was to find substitutional revenues and margins in the 2019 financial year. For a number of reasons this proved impossible.

In July 2019 we recognised that revenue would fall short of market expectations and, in our Interim results released on 30 September 2019, referred to "an anticipated difficult H2 in prospect". This turned out to be the case, as the pattern of clients delaying investment and spending decisions brought about by the uncertainty over Brexit continued.

In the announcement of 20 August 2020 relating to the Placing and Subscription to raise GBP1.1m, we noted that we had signed non-binding Heads of Agreement in H2 2019 for a potential acquisition. This would have been a strategically transformative event; however in spite of the huge amount of work done on the transaction events largely outside our control meant we were unable to complete the transaction earlier this year.

Whilst we remain dissatisfied with the 2019 outturn, there is no doubting the talent and commitment of all the team members at Immedia. I would like to thank every one of them.

I would particularly like to pay tribute to Bruno Brookes, who stepped down as Chief Executive in May this year. Bruno founded the business more than 20 years ago. Without Bruno I would not be writing this statement; I thank him profoundly for all he has done for the Group and wish him every success in the new opportunities he will explore.

Current Trading, Prospects and post Balance Sheet events

Like the majority of UK businesses, Immedia has been substantially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, as we explained in our trading updates of 6 April and 18 June 2020. We have taken all necessary steps to manage costs and ensure the stability of your business.

Current trading has been considerably affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. It remains very difficult to give authoritative guidance on the 2020 outturn other than to say it is certain that revenues will be substantially below those achieved in 2019.

Under our new CEO Ross Penney we are following a coherent and focused strategy that we are confident will bring rewards for all stakeholders in the future.

The Group has undertaken a full review in 2020 to refine Group strategy through a single unified brand - AVC Immedia - with a simple strapline - "Audio Visual Communication for Brands". The Group is working on systematic cross-and upselling to its broad portfolio of blue chip clients, in tandem with a buy and build strategy to bring strategically focused companies into the Group in the fields of content production, app development and data analytics.

Our objective remains to deliver sustained growth and value to all our stakeholders over the coming years.

Review by the Chief Executive, Ross Penney

THE BUSINESS

2019 was a year of challenge as the business sought to match and beat its 2018 performance in extraordinarily volatile political and economic conditions.

That we ultimately failed to do so is no reflection on the work and commitment shown by the entire team. We developed new business with high end hair salon chain Headmasters as well as energy businesses JFD Global, Deep Green, Weir, Fugro, Stork and Shell. Tourism and sport clients were represented by FIFA and Visit Aberdeenshire amongst many others.

We are delighted that relationships with key clients Nationwide Building Society, Subway and IKEA have gone from strength to strength. We believe we are a key part of the marketing and communication mix for each of these brands.

We extended our relationship with O2 by a further 18 months and expanded our reach in the JD Sports Fashion plc retail network into additional European territories.

Our business delivered a huge range of audio and visual content to tens of thousands of employees and customers of our hundreds of clients. We maintained a 99% + uptime on all our streaming services we are rightfully proud of our team of high achieving creatives.

Since the year end we restructured the business and management team to deliver even greater cohesion and focus. We are confident that the results of the many changes made in the business will bear fruit in the short to medium term.

RESULTS

The business saw a drop in performance in 2019 following the encouraging year in 2018, returning to making a loss before tax of GBP991,461 on revenues of GBP4,020,443. The total comprehensive loss was GBP1,017,560, reflecting an increase in the carrying value of GBP54,900 in our strategic investment in the AIM quoted spoken word audio platform Audioboom Group PLC (AIM:BOOM).

In our trading update of 22 July 2019 we anticipated a 2019 EBITDA trading loss in the region of (GBP0.3m). The actual EBITDA trading loss was (GBP0.32m). However there were additional exceptional costs affecting EBITDA comprised of aborted transaction costs of GBP0.28m as well as a total bad debt provision of GBP0.11m, resulting in a total EBITDA loss of (GBP0.7m).

CURRENT TRADING AND PROSPECTS

The Group has made huge progress in restructuring itself under a common brand - AVC Immedia and strapline - Audio Visual Communication for Brands.

This phrase encapsulates all Group services from live radio to technical 3D animation for the energy industry - in all channels of audio and visual content we deliver brand funded content with matchless passion, pride and skill. We set our sights high in recruitment, and are delighted that one of the UK's leading animators, Rob Hancock, joined us in 2020.

We expect the EBITDA for 2020, whilst loss making, to be substantially improved on the 2019 figure both as a result of the numerous measures taken to manage costs in the light of Covid-19 and the absence of one-off costs relating to the aborted transaction and bad debt provision.

POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT

On 20 August 2020 the Company announced a Placing and Subscription to raise GBP1.1m (before expenses) to repay short term debt and pay abortive transaction costs, with the majority of the funds being used for the Company's general working capital. As a result, the Company is now debt free, except for finance leases. This exercise was completed successfully on 15 September 2020.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASHFLOWS

Management of costs and cash remains a key focus. However, due to reduced revenue and margin performance the result has been a decrease in cash to GBP237,574 (2018: GBP369,698).

The adoption of IFRS16 has added assets to the value of GBP191,647 (of which GBP184,599 related to property leases) to the balance sheet as at 1 January 2019, with corresponding finance lease liabilities. At 31 December 2019, the NBV of right-of-use assets was GBP175,428 (property leases: GBP117,472), with a corresponding lease liability of GBP184,393 (property leases: GBP121,994). The Group repaid leases totalling GBP92,517 during the year.

Although the Group shows a net shareholders deficit of GBP799,169 at the end of 2019, a new Share issue was announced in August 2020, and finalised in September 2020, which raised GBP1.1m to offset this.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

for the year ended 31 December 2019

 
                                          2019         2018 
                                           GBP          GBP 
 
 
  Continuing operations 
Revenue                              4,020,443    4,686,934 
Cost of sales                      (1,976,945)  (2,166,366) 
                                   -----------  ----------- 
 
Gross profit                         2,043,498    2,520,568 
 
Administrative expenses            (2,985,049)  (2,409,875) 
                                   -----------  ----------- 
 
Operating (loss)/profit              (941,551)      110,693 
 
Finance income                               -          159 
Finance cost                          (49,910)      (4,648) 
                                   -----------  ----------- 
 
(Loss)/profit before income tax      (991,461)      106,204 
Income tax                            (80,999)       49,545 
                                   -----------  ----------- 
 
(Loss)/profit for the year         (1,072,460)      155,749 
                                   -----------  ----------- 
 
(Loss)/earnings per share 
Basic (pence)                           (7.81)         1.13 
Diluted (pence)                         (7.81)         1.08 
 
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the year ended 31 December 2019

 
                                                         2019         2018 
                                                          GBP          GBP 
(Loss)/profit for the year                        (1,072,460)      155,749 
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) 
 Items that will not be reclassified to profit 
 or loss: 
 
Fair value gain/(loss) on equity investments 
 not held for trading 
 designated as fair value through OCI                  54,900    (112,800) 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the 
 year                                             (1,017,560)       42,949 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

At 31 December 2019

 
                                                     2019          2018 
                                                      GBP           GBP 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Goodwill                                         191,018       191,018 
 Owned 
            Intangible assets                      62,081       116,487 
            Property, plant and equipment          92,754       225,475 
 Right-of-use 
            Property, plant and equipment         175,428             - 
 Investments                                      114,900        60,000 
 Deferred tax                                           -        84,395 
                                                  636,181       677,375 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                      201,462       153,915 
 Trade and other receivables                    1,049,459       770,279 
 Cash and cash equivalents                        237,574       369,698 
                                                1,488,495     1,293,892 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 
 Total assets                                   2,124,676     1,971,267 
                                             ============  ============ 
 
 Equity 
 Shareholders' Equity 
 Called up share capital                        1,455,684     1,455,684 
 Share premium                                  3,586,541     3,586,541 
 Merger reserve                                 2,245,333     2,245,333 
 Share based payment reserve                        4,578         4,578 
 Investment valuation reserve                      24,900      (30,000) 
 Retained losses                              (8,116,205)   (7,043,745) 
 Total equity                                   (799,169)       218,391 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 
 Liabilities 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Financial liabilities                             83,969        49,580 
 Provisions                                        42,500        42,500 
                                                  126,469        92,080 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 
 Current Liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                       2,253,590     1,511,586 
 Contract liabilities                             145,112       121,746 
 Financial liabilities                            398,674        27,464 
                                                2,797,376     1,660,796 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 Total liabilities                              2,923,845     1,752,876 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 Total equity and liabilities                   2,124,676     1,971,267 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 
                         Share         Share         Merger   Share based    Investment        Retained   Total equity 
                       capital       premium        reserve       payment     valuation          losses 
                                     account                      reserve       reserve 
                                         GBP            GBP                         GBP             GBP            GBP 
                           GBP                                        GBP 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2018       1,455,684     3,586,541      2,245,333         4,578        82,800     (7,199,494)        175,442 
                 -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 Profit for the 
  year                       -             -              -             -             -         155,749        155,749 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  loss                       -             -              -             -     (112,800)               -      (112,800) 
                 -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income                     -             -              -             -     (112,800)         155,749         42,949 
                 -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2018      1,455,684     3,586,541      2,245,333         4,578      (30,000)     (7,043,745)        218,391 
                 =============  ============  =============  ============  ============  ==============  ============= 
 
 
                         Share         Share         Merger   Share based    Investment        Retained   Total equity 
                       capital       premium        reserve       payment     valuation          losses 
                                     account                      reserve       reserve 
                                         GBP            GBP                         GBP             GBP            GBP 
                           GBP                                        GBP 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2019       1,455,684     3,586,541      2,245,333         4,578      (30,000)     (7,043,745)        218,391 
                 -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Loss for the 
  year                       -             -              -             -             -     (1,072,460)    (1,072,460) 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income                     -             -              -             -        54,900               -         54,900 
                 -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  loss                       -             -              -             -        54,900     (1,072,460)    (1,017,560) 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2019      1,455,684     3,586,541      2,245,333         4,578        24,900     (8,116,205)      (799,169) 
                 =============  ============  =============  ============  ============  ==============  ============= 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

for the year ended 31 December 2019

 
 
                                                   2019       2018 
                                                    GBP        GBP 
 
Cash flows from operating activities 
(Loss)/profit before income tax               (991,461)    106,204 
 
   Adjustments for: 
   Depreciation and amortisation 
    charges                                     241,968    151,895 
   Loss on disposal of fixed assets                 493      5,054 
   Finance income                                     -      (159) 
   Finance costs                                 49,910      4,648 
   Increase in inventories                     (47,547)   (84,111) 
   Increase in trade and other receivables    (280,930)  (143,236) 
   Increase in trade and other payables         765,370    333,153 
 
Cash generated from operations                (262,197)    373,448 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
Taxation 
   Taxation                                       3,396          - 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
Cash flows from investing activities 
   Purchase of tangible fixed assets           (30,896)   (40,106) 
   Interest received                                  -        159 
 
Net cash from investing activities             (30,896)   (39,947) 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
Cash flows from financing activities 
   New loans in year                            300,000          - 
   Payment of lease liabilities                (92,517)   (12,898) 
   Interest paid                               (49,910)    (4,648) 
 
Net cash from financing activities              157,573   (17,546) 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
   (Decrease) / increase in cash 
    and cash equivalents                      (132,124)    315,955 
   Cash and cash equivalents at 
    beginning of year                           369,698     53,743 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at 
 end of year                                    237,574    369,698 
                                              =========  ========= 
 

Immedia Group Plc

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The financial information set out in this preliminary announcement does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 435 of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2018 is derived from the statutory accounts for that year which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors reported on those accounts; their report was unqualified and did not contain a statement under either Section 498 (2) or Section 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006 and did not include references to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis.

The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2019 have not yet been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, nor have the auditors yet reported on them.

The 2019 accounts will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the Company's Annual General Meeting. The Annual Report and Notice of Annual General Meeting will be posted to the shareholders by 30 September 2020 and will be made available on the Company's website ( www.immediaplc.com ) at that time.

This preliminary announcement was approved by the Board on 23 September 2020.

1. Principal activity

The Group is involved in marketing and communication services through the provision of interactive digital channels products and services using music, radio and screen-based media to provide brand conversation, engaging entertainment and innovative technical solutions. It also supplies, installs and maintains the equipment required to deliver these services.

2. Basis of preparation

The financial information has been prepared and approved by the Directors in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU ("Adopted IFRSs").

Going concern

The Group meets its day to day working capital requirements through the combined use of its cash balances and receivable and payable balances.

Although COVID-19 and Brexit have caused uncertainty and had a substantial effect on the operations of many businesses, the Group has just completed a successful fundraising of GBP1.1m, as detailed in note 6 (Events after the reporting period). These funds will be used to repay some short-term borrowing (the outstanding loan of GBP300,000), clear the costs of the aborted acquisition from earlier in 2020 and fund working capital requirements for the foreseeable future.

The Directors have reviewed forecasts of future cash flows of the Group. On the basis of current financial projections prepared to December 2021, which assume continuing improvements in the managing of costs and a reasonable level of new work won within the AV division, the Directors are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to continue to pay its liabilities as they fall due, and to continue in operation for at least 12 months from the date of signing of the financial statements.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 23September 2020.

3. Financial assets

In March 2014, the Group invested GBP90,000 in the purchase of 6,000,000 shares in AudioBoom Group Plc, an AIM-listed spoken-word audio platform for hosting distributing and monetising content, as part of the Group's strategy to broaden its digital marketing and communications services.

The Group has taken the irrevocable election to classify this investment as fair value through OCI. At 31 December 2019 the fair value of the investment was GBP114,900 (31 December 2018: GBP60,000) with a net fair value gain in 2019 of GBP54,900 recognised in other comprehensive income (2018: loss GBP112,800).

As at the date of approval of this report, the investment represents c.0.4% of Audioboom Group Plc's ordinary shares in issue and has a fair value of GBP92,700.

4 . Earnings per share

 
                                                      2019 Number    2018 Number 
 
 Basic 
 Weighted average number of shares in issue            14,556,844     14,556,844 
 Less weighted average number of own shares             (832,374)      (832,374) 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
 Weighted average number of shares in issue 
  for basic earnings per share                         13,724,470     13,724,470 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Basic (loss)/earnings per share                          (7.81)p          1.13p 
 
                                                      2019 Number    2018 Number 
 Diluted 
 Weighted average number of shares in issue            13,724,470     13,724,470 
 Add shares which dilute                                        -        666,847 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
 Weighted average number of shares in issue 
  for diluted earnings per share                       13,724,470     14,391,317 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Diluted (loss)/earnings per share                        (7.81)p          1.08p 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
 The basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share are calculated 
  using the after-tax loss attributable to equity shareholders for 
  the financial period of GBP (1,072,460) (2018: profit GBP155,749). 
 
 Pre-tax (loss)/earnings per share                           2019           2018 
 
 Basic pre-tax (loss)/earnings per share                  (7.22)p          0.77p 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
 Diluted pre-tax (loss)/earnings per share                (7.22)p          0.74p 
                                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
   The basic and diluted pre-tax (loss)/earnings per share are calculated 
   using the before tax (loss)/earnings attributable to equity shareholders 
   for the financial period of GBP (991,461) (2018: GBP106,204). 
 

5 . Adoption of IFRS 16

IFRS 16 (Leases) was adopted as of 1 January 2019 without restatement of comparative figures.

A right of use asset and a lease liability has been recognised for all leases except leases of low value assets, which are considered to be those with a fair value below GBP4,500, and those with duration of 12 months or less. The right-of-use asset has been measured at cost, which is made up of the initial measurement of the lease liability, any initial direct costs incurred by the group, an estimate of any costs to dismantle and remove the asset at the end of the lease, and any lease payments made in advance of the lease commencement date.

The nature and accounting of Group's leasing activities

The Group has lease contracts for property, vehicles and other assets which have lease terms varying between 2 and 3 years. The Group also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of office equipment with low value.

Contracts may contain both lease and non- lease components. The Group allocates consideration between lease and non-lease components based on the price a lessor, or similar supplier, would charge to purchase that component separately. The lease term begins at the commencement date and includes any rent-free periods provided by the lessor. Lease terms vary between contracts and depend on the individual facts and circumstances of the contract.

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the Group's incremental borrowing rate as at 1 January 2019. The Group's incremental borrowing rate is the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent creditor under comparable terms and conditions. The weighted average rate applied was 11.4%.

Below is a reconciliation of the values shown for 2018 and the current figures:

 
                                                  Land & Buildings    Other 
                                                        GBP            GBP 
 Operating lease commitments disclosed 
  as 31 December 2018                                      209,000     42,708 
 Less: low value & short term lease recognised 
  as an expense                                                  -   (34,998) 
 Discounted using incremental borrowing 
  rate at 1 January 2019                                  (24,402)      (662) 
                                                 -----------------  --------- 
 Lease liability and right of use asset 
  recognised at 1 January 2019                             184,598      7,048 
                                                 -----------------  --------- 
 

6. Events after the reporting period

Following the year ended 31 Dec 2019, the following non-adjusting events have occurred:

COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has severely impacted many local economies around the globe. In many countries, businesses are being forced to cease or limit operations for long or indefinite periods of time. Measures taken to contain the spread of the virus, including travel bans, quarantines, social distancing, and closures of non-essential services have triggered significant disruptions to businesses worldwide, resulting in an economic slowdown. Global stock markets have also experienced great volatility and significant weakening. Governments and central banks have responded with monetary and fiscal interventions to stabilise economic conditions.

The Company has been affected by the limited operations during the main lockdown period (late March 20 to July 20) of many of the businesses that it provides services for, although many of the staff continued to work from home where possible. The easing of the lockdown in July 2020 meant that many of these businesses re-opened. However, the subsequent additional lockdown in Aberdeen in August 2020 caused additional disruption to business activities based in that city. That lockdown ended in late August 2020.

The Company has determined that these events are non-adjusting subsequent events. Accordingly, the financial position and results of operations as of and for the year ended 31 December 2019 have not been adjusted to reflect their impact. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the effectiveness of government and central bank responses, remains unclear at this time. It is not possible to reliably estimate the duration and severity of these consequences, as well as their impact on the financial position and results of the Company for future periods.

Additional share issue

As a result of the effect of COVID-19 on the Company, on 20 August 2020, the Company announced the Placing of 8,000,000 new Ordinary Shares at GBP0.10 a share, and a Subscription for 3,000,000 new Ordinary Shares at GBP0.10 a share. This issue raised gross proceeds of GBP1.1 million.

The Company is raising funds to enable the Board to repay some short-term loan finance and pay abortive transaction costs. The majority of the money will be utilised to fund the Company's general working capital requirements.

The stock market announcement can be found at https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/IME/placing-and-subscription-to-raise-ps1-1-million/14659794.

 
 For further information please contact: 
 Immedia Group Plc                                 Tel: +44 (0) 1635 556200 
  Tim Hipperson, Non-executive Chairman 
  Ross Penney , C hief Executive 
 SPARK Advisory Partners Limited                   Tel: +44 (0) 203 368 3550 
  (Nomad) 
  Mark Brady 
  Neil Baldwin 
 SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Stockbroker)      Tel: +44 (0) 207 470 0470 
  Abigail Wayne 
 TooleyStreet Communications (IR                   Tel: +44 (0) 7785 703523 
  & Media Relations) 
  Fiona Tooley 
 

About Immedia Group Plc

Immedia Group Plc is a multi-media content and digital solutions provider to global businesses and organisations, who are investing in internal and/or brand communications.

Our business provides a wide range of 'live' branded channels specifically to retail locations across the UK and Europe with an estimated listening audience of 8.5 million listeners per week. Immedia's interactive audio channels deliver original and relevant content, via its own DreamStream-X platform with encrypted Dreamstream technology deployed in each location. Dreamstream-X provides a mix of 'on brand' national and localised content to a client's workforce and customer base. Each channel is supported with powerful data analytics tools which monitor audience activity and provide data to enable us to further enhance audience engagement.

Immedia Group also creates original video content, 3D animation, app and web development, as well as supplying and installing Audio Visual equipment.

Immedia clients include, HSBC, Shell, Subway, BP, Nationwide Building Society, JD Sports, O2, BMW, IKEA and FIFA.

   To read more about our business, visit www.immediaplc.com   or email us on enquiries@immediaplc.com 

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