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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nu-oil And Gas Plc | LSE:NUOG | London | Ordinary Share | GB00B29T9605 | ORD 0.0001P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.0275 | 0.00 | 00:00:00 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | N/A | 0 |
From Feb 2020 to Feb 2025
TIDMNUOG
RNS Number : 1230I
Nu-Oil and Gas PLC
31 March 2020
31 March 2020
Nu-Oil and Gas plc
("Nu-Oil" or "the Company")
Unaudited Interim Results
Nu-Oil and Gas plc (AIM: NUOG), the AIM Rule 15 cash shell, reports its half year results for the six months ended 31(st) December 2019.
Reporting Period:
-- Nu-Oil announced several measures intended to prevent the Company from going into administration on 2(nd) October 2019. The measures were subsequently approved by shareholders on 4(th) November 2019, giving effect to the following outcomes:
- Restructuring of the Board of Directors which now consists of Mr Jay Bhattacherjee as Non-Executive Chairman and Mr Andrew Dennan and Mr Frank Jackson as Non-Executive Directors
- Sale of the Company's 50% interest in Marginal Field Development Company Limited (MFDevCo) to the RMRI group (the related party, including its principals, ('RMRI Group')), which held the remaining 50% interest in MFDevCo) in consideration for the settlement of all outstanding related party amounts owed
- Company designated as an AIM Rule 15 cash shell - Raise of GBP500,000 (gross proceeds) via an issue of new ordinary shares
-- The Company's largest third-party debt was refinanced through the issue of GBP2.5 million of new Loan Notes to C4 Energy Ltd in place of the existing debt owing. The Loan Notes issued are unsecured, interest-free and have a five-year term, with repayment due at the end of term and a right to exercise conversion at any time
-- On 21(st) October 2019, the Company announced it had returned the equity held in Enegi Oil Inc. ('Enegi') to Enegi with immediate effect
Post period end:
-- The Company raised a further GBP420,000 (gross proceeds) via an issue of new ordinary shares
-- The Company announced on 17 March 2020 that its focus going forward will be on environmental industries and since then has made good progress in evaluating potential targets in this sector. Further updates to Shareholders regarding further progress will be provided as and when appropriate
Enquiries Nu-Oil and Gas plc Tel: +44 (0)20 3411 8737 Jay Bhattacherjee Strand Hanson Limited Tel: +44 (0)20 7409 3494 Rory Murphy/Ritchie Balmer/Jack Botros Novum Securities Limited Tel: +44 (0)20 7399 9425 Jon Belliss Yellow Jersey PR Georgia Colkin/Annabel Atkins Tel: +44 (0)7825 916 715
Chairman's Statement
As announced on 4(th) November 2019, I became Chairman of Nu-Oil and Gas with a mandate to transform the Company structurally and financially in order to grow the value of the business. Given Nu-Oil's designated status as a cash shell, an acquisition will constitute a reverse takeover under the AIM Rules. The Company has, in recent weeks and months, particularly focused its efforts on the environmental industries sector and has made good progress in evaluating potential targets. The Company is confident in its ability to close a reverse takeover transaction in this particular sector and believes that it would provide an opportunity for diversification of risk away from the hydrocarbons sector which continues to be severely depressed. In addition to pursuing an acquisition, we continue to address and resolve many of the legacy issues carried over prior to the Company's restructuring.
At the start of the financial year, the Company had a cash balance of GBP58,000 with liabilities significantly more than the Company had resource to resolve at that time in the event they were called. During the six months which followed, the Company has implemented several vital and structural changes, notably:
Restructuring and refinancing of corporate debt
Prior to the Company's restructuring, announced 2(nd) October 2019, it was apparent that the Company's debt and liability position was not sustainable given the historic corporate performance. The restructuring and refinancing of the principal third-party debt by C4 Energy Limited (following the earlier acquisition of that debt from Shard Capital Management Limited) and the settling of liabilities owed to the RMRI group were essential to avoid the Company going into administration.
Divestment of MFDevCo
In settling amounts owed to the RMRI group, the Board recognised that, despite the Company's investment to date, MFDevCo had failed to generate any sustainable shareholder value and, in addition, was unlikely to do so in the near-term despite the cost burden to Nu-Oil. Consequently, the Company disposed of its interest in MFDevCo to the co-owner, RMRI, with the parties agreeing that net amounts owed by Nu-Oil to the RMRI group would constitute the consideration. With the divestment of MFDevCo, the Company was designated a cash shell and thereby ended its relationship with RMRI.
Returning of equity in Enegi Oil Inc.
As announced on 21(st) October 2019, the equity interest in Enegi, the Canadian subsidiary in which the Western Newfoundland oil and gas licenses were held, was returned. This was an important step in cleaning up the Company and in redirecting the value opportunity for shareholders.
Funding
In the six months to 31(st) December 2019 and following the passing of the resolutions at the General Meeting on 4(th) November 2019, the Company raised gross proceeds of GBP500,000 through the issue of new ordinary shares. These proceeds have been used to settle several legacy liabilities and for working capital purposes.
In addition to the November fundraise and subsequent to the reporting date of these accounts, the Company raised a further GBP420,000 gross proceeds in January 2020, both to strengthen the Company's balance sheet and provide the necessary working capital during this cash shell phase.
AIM Rule 15 Cash Shell
Following the passing of the resolutions at the November General Meeting, the sale of the Company's 50% interest in MFDevCo became effective. As a result, the Company was designated an AIM Rule 15 cash shell. In practical terms, this means that the next transaction the Company secures will constitute a reverse takeover under the AIM Rules. The Company has until 4(th) May 2020 to announce such a transaction following which its shares will be suspended from trading on AIM pursuant to AIM Rule 40. The Company will then have a further six months to negotiate and undertake a reverse takeover acquisition before its shares would be cancelled from trading on AIM.
In light of the uncertainty triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Stock Exchange has acknowledged and confirmed further time may be granted to companies to resolve the reason for suspension. Accordingly, the Stock Exchange will use its discretion to extend the period to 12 months for any AIM company that has been suspended between 30(th) September 2019 and 1(st) July 2020.
Summary
The Company remains in a critical phase of its turnaround and recovery and shareholders should be aware that, whilst the Company is confident in its ability to announce a reverse takeover transaction within the timeframe, there can be no guarantee of such occurring.
Finally, on behalf of the Board, we would like to thank all our shareholders for their patience and continued support at this time.
__________________________
Jay Bhattacherjee
Non-Executive Chairman
31 March 2020
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2019
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Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
ended ended ended
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
GBP '000 Note 19 18 19
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Revenue - - -
Cost of sales - - -
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Gross Profit - - -
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Administrative expenses (113) (884) (2,011)
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Loss from operations (113) (884) (2,011)
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Finance costs (130) (88) (788)
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Loss before tax (243) (972) (2,799)
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Taxation - - -
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Loss for the period (243) (972) (2,799)
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Loss attributable to discontinued
operations - (137) (101)
Loss attributable to continuing
operations (243) (835) (2,698)
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Loss for the period (243) (972) (2,299)
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Loss per share (expressed in
pence per share)
Basic 2 (0.01p) (0.07p) (0.2p)
Diluted 2 (0.01p) (0.07p) (0.2p)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2019
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
ended ended ended
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
GBP '000 Note 19 18 19
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Loss for the year (243) (972) (2,799)
Other comprehensive expense:
Currency translation differences 11 1 6
Other comprehensive income for
the year, net of tax 11 1 6
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Total comprehensive expense
for the year (232) (971) (2,793)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
as at as at as at
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 June
GBP '000 Note 19 18 19
Non-current assets
Tangible fixed assets 5 173 8
Intangible assets - 666 -
Other long-term assets - 479 500
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5 1,318 508
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 3 55 887 1,165
Cash and cash equivalents 236 211 58
291 1,098 1,223
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Total assets 296 2,416 1,731
Current liabilities
Loans 5 (2,682) (1,880) (2,562)
Trade and other payables 4 (765) (1,569) (1,440)
Due to related parties - (520) (657)
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(3,447) (3,969) (4,659)
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Non-current liabilities
Provisions - (471) (491)
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Total liabilities (3,447) (4,440) (5,150)
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Net liabilities (3,151) (2,024) (3,419)
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Shareholders' equity
Ordinary share capital 3,217 3,072 3,207
Share premium account 31,849 31,062 31,359
Reverse acquisition reserve - 9,364 9,364
Warrant reserve 404 409 404
Other reserves (2,487) (2,487) (2,487)
Accumulated losses (36,134) (43,444) (45,266)
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Total equity (3,151) (2,024) (3,419)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Ordinary Share Reverse Warrant
Share Premium Acquisition and Other Accumulated Total
GBP'000 Capital Account Reserve Reserves Losses Equity
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- ------------ --------
Balance, 1(st) July
2018 3,072 31,062 9,364 (2,078) (42,473) (1,053)
Loss for the period - - - - (972) (972)
Currency translation
differences - - - - 1 1
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Comprehensive loss - - - - (971) (971)
Equity fundraise - - - - - -
Effect of warrants - - - - - -
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- ------------ --------
Transactions with - - - - - -
owners
Balance, 31(st) December
2018 3,072 31,062 9,364 (2,078) (43,444) (2,024)
Loss for the period - - - - (1,827) (1,827)
Currency translation
differences - - - - 5 5
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- ------------ --------
Comprehensive loss - - - - (1,822) (1,822)
Equity fundraise 135 297 - - - 432
Effect of warrants - - - (5) - (5)
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- ------------ --------
Transactions with
owners 135 297 - (5) - 427
Balance, 30(th) June
2019 3,207 31,359 9,364 (2,083) (45,266) (3,419)
Loss for the period - - - - (243) (243)
Currency translation
differences - - - - 11 11
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- ------------ --------
Comprehensive loss - - - - (232) (232)
Equity fundraise 10 490 - - - 500
Release of reverse
acq. reserve - - (9,364) - 9,364 -
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- ------------ --------
Transactions with
owners 10 490 (9,364) - 9,364 500
Balance, 31(st) December
2019 3,217 31,849 - (2,083) (36,134) (3,151)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
For the 6 months ended 31(st) December 2018 and 31(st) December 2019 and for the year ended 30(th) June 2019
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
ended ended ended
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
GBP '000 Note 19 18 19
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Cash flows from operating activities
Cash used in operations (312) (612) (1,130)
Net cash used in operating activities (312) (612) (1,130)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Share capital issued for cash 500 - 380
Loan repayments (10) (38) (53)
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Net cash from financing activities 490 (38) 327
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Net increase / (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 178 (650) (803)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
start of the period 58 861 861
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the period 236 211 58
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM RESULTS
1. Basis of Preparation
Corporate Information
Nu-Oil and Gas plc (the 'Company' and together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group') is a company incorporated in England on 13 September 2007 and has registered address of Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX. The Group is domiciled in the UK for tax purposes and its shares are quoted on the Alternative Investment Market ('AIM') of the London Stock Exchange.
Accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted here are consistent with those of the previous financial periods.
These financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRSs as adopted by the EU), the Companies Act 2006 that applies to companies reporting under IFRS and IFRS-IC interpretations. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are consistent with those highlighted in the Group's annual report and accounts, most recently published on 23(rd) December 2019.
New and amending Accounting standards
In the period ended 31(st) December 2019, the Directors have reviewed all the new and revised Standards. It has been determined by the Directors that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Group's business and, therefore, no change is necessary to the Group's accounting policies.
2. Loss per Share
Loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing the loss for the year by the weighted average number of common shares in issue during the year.
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
ended ended ended
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
19 18 19
----------------------------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Loss attributable to shareholders
of the Company (GBP'000) (243) (972) (2,799)
Weighted average number of shares
in issue 1,830,972,927 1,364,027,131 1,393,255,721
Fully diluted weighted average
number of shares in issue 1,830,972,927 1,364,027,131 1,393,255,721
----------------------------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Basic loss per share (expressed
in pence per share) (0.01p) (0.07p) (0.2p)
Diluted loss per share (expressed
in pence per share) (0.01p) (0.07p) (0.2p)
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3. Trade and Other Receivables
Unaudited as Unaudited as Audited as
at at at
GBP '000 31 Dec 19 31 Dec 18 30 June 19
------------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
Sales taxes receivable 41 145 -
Prepayments and other
receivables 14 742 1,165
55 887 1,165
------------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
The Group's other receivables at 30(th) June 2019 related to services provided to MFDevCo as part of its marginal field strategy. These amounts settled by way of offset against amounts owed to RMRI as a part of the reorganisation announced in October 2019. As a part of that reorganisation, the Group has no obligations to contribute to any excess losses or creditors that reside within MFDevCo. As a result, the impairment provision in 2018 was reversed at the end of the last financial year and released in the current period.
4. Trade and Other Payables
Unaudited as Unaudited as Audited as
at at at
GBP '000 31 Dec 19 31 Dec 18 30 June 19
------------------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
Trade payables 419 474 512
Accruals 276 990 752
Taxation and social security 8 98 115
Other payables 62 7 61
765 1,569 1,440
------------------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
Included within accruals at 30(th) June 2019 was a balance of GBP556,000 which relates to the related party RMRI group. This accrual was owed in addition to the related party balance of GBP657,000 also at 30(th) June 2019. These balances have been settled as a result of the restructuring which was approved by shareholders on 4(th) November 2019.
The accrual owing to the RMRI group was included in Group's accruals as an Application for Payment. Applications for Payment are used where there is uncertainty with respect to timing of payment to avoid generating a VAT liability for the service provider until payment is made.
5. Loans
YA Global Shard C4 Total
------------------------------ --------- ------- -------- -------
Balance 1 July 2018 (183) (1,643) - (1,826)
Repayments - - -
Movement in accrued interest (7) (46) - (53)
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Balance 31 December 2018 (190) (1,689) - (1,879)
Repayments 15 38 - 53
Movement in accrued interest (6) (730) - (736)
------------------------------ --------- ------- -------- -------
Balance 30 June 2019 (181) (2,381) - (2,562)
Repayments 10 - - 10
Movement in accrued interest (11) (119) - (130)
Refinancing - 2,500 (2,500) -
Balance 31 December 2019 (182) - (2,500) (2,682)
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On 25(th) November 2013, the Company initially obtained a loan of GBP1,000,000 from Shard Capital Management Limited ('Shard'). Under the terms of the loan, which had a duration of 12 months, the Company was due to pay interest totalling GBP200,000. In December 2014, the Company obtained a further loan from Shard of GBP200,000. Under the terms agreed, the Company was due to then pay a further GBP120,000 interest on the original loan of GBP1,000,000 from November 2013 and GBP20,000 on the additional loan of GBP200,000 for a total interest expense in 2015 of GBP140,000. Under the terms of the Shard loans, which have expired, Shard was granted security over PL2002-01(A) in Newfoundland and the Company had a right to convert the debt to equity.
The Company continued to accrue interest on the Shard loans on a simple interest basis and, at 30 June 2018, the carrying amount of the loan was GBP1.643 million. For the period ended 30 June 2019, the interest accrued was based on the amount agreed after the end of the year resulting in interest expense for the year of GBP776,000.
Following 30(th) June 2019 year end, the Company was informed by Shard Capital Management Limited ('Shard') that it had sold the loan to C4 Energy Ltd ('C4'), a UK incorporated private company. Non-Executive Chairman Jay Bhattacherjee and Non-Executive Director Andy Dennan are shareholders of C4. Following the sale of the debt, the Company granted C4 loan notes to the value of GBP2,500,000 in GBP10,000 denominations. The Loan Notes are unsecured, interest free and have a five-year term, with repayment due at the end of term. In addition, the loan notes have conversion rights at any time at a price of 0.05 pence per ordinary share, although they contain a restriction preventing conversion of such amount that would result in C4 holding more than 29.9% of the Company's issued share capital from time to time.
This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.
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