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Webis Holdings PLC Final Results and Notice of AGM (6872I)

28/11/2018 7:00am

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Webis Holdings PLC

28 November 2018

For immediate release 28 November 2018

Webis Holdings plc

("Webis" or "the Group")

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 May 2018

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Webis Holdings plc, the global gaming group, today announces its audited results and the publication of its 2018 Report and Accounts ("Accounts") for the year ended 31 May 2018, extracts from which are set out below.

The Accounts are being posted to shareholders today together with the Notice of Annual General Meeting, and will be available on the Group's website www.webisholdingsplc.com and at the Group's Registered Office: Viking House, Nelson Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2AH.

The AGM will be held at The Claremont Hotel, 18/19 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, at 11.00 a.m. on 28 December 2018.

Chairman's Statement

Introduction

I am pleased to report a continued improved performance from our core USA based business, WatchandWager.com LLC ("WatchandWager") over the financial year reported, with a further substantial increase in the amount wagered and an increase in profit being returned.

The Board is also pleased with the performance over the year reported for our three core business units, namely "Business-to-Consumer", "Business-to-Business" and our racetrack operation at "Cal Expo" in Sacramento, California, and these three sectors are commented upon in more detail below.

Equally importantly, and as shareholders are aware, the company still occupies a significant first mover advantage in the USA, with our array of USA licenses, banking settlement and general business operational skills. These, coupled with the operation of Cal Expo racetrack in Sacramento, California are significant assets in what is regarded as the land of opportunity in regulated gambling globally, especially regarding sports betting. The company stands very well positioned in particular in California, a gaming market that will dwarf other USA states in size when regulated.

The above positive factors noted, shareholders should continue to note our announcement of 19(th) October 2018 regarding the effective de-facto termination of business with a wagering syndicate, and the likely short-term impact on performance.

Year End Results Review

Shareholders should note the revised definition of Amounts wagered and Turnover in the Report.

The Group Amounts wagered (previously defined as Turnover) for the year ended 31 May 2018 was US$ 461.2 million (2017: US$371.9 million) - a growth of over 23% on prior year. Gross Profit increased by just over 3% to US$5.5 million (2017: US$5.3 million). This, in turn, led to a small profit on the year, and another positive trend following the return to breakeven in 2017.

Operating costs were US$5.4 million: up 3% on 2017 (2017: US$5.3 million). The slight increase in costs mainly reflecting the cost of licensing in the USA and other markets, a core strategy for the Group.

As a result, our Profit from operations was US$103 thousand, an increase from 2017 and a more positive trend from the losses incurred in 2016 and before.

Shareholder equity was slightly up at US$2.0 million (2017: US$1.9 million). Total cash stands at US$13.3 million (2017: US$15.0 million), which includes a ring-fenced amount of US$1.4 million (2017: US$1.2 million) held as protection against our player liability as required under Isle of Man gambling legislation. An amount of US$3.0 million (2017: US$3.0 million) was held during the year as bonds and deposits with other regulatory authorities on behalf of other players.

Approach to Risk and Corporate Governance

As part of the adoption of the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance code, the Board has completed an assessment of the risks inherent in the business and has defined and adopted a statement of risk appetite, being the amount and type of risk, it is prepared to seek, accept or tolerate in pursuit of value. This being: -

"The Group's general risk appetite is a moderate, balanced one that allows it to maintain appropriate growth, profitability and scalability, whilst ensuring full regulatory compliance."

The Group's primary risk drivers include: -

Strategic

Reputational

Credit

Operational

Market

Liquidity, Capital and Funding

Regulatory and Compliance

Conduct

Our risk appetite has been classified under an "impact" matrix defined as Zero, Low, Medium and High. Appropriate steps are underway to ensure the prudential control monitoring of risks to the Group and a suitable committee and reporting structure, under the Chairmanship of the Group Managing Director, will be formed to undertake this essential requirement. Further details of the Corporate Governance Statement will be found on pages 9 and 10 of this report.

The Board is currently refining the Group's business plan which will incorporate the risk and compliance framework.

Performance by Sector

WatchandWager

Business-to-Consumer

www.watchandwager.com/mobile

This sector continues to be our principal focus, and our key strategy for growth within the USA, of course in conjunction with our growing number of licenses and our land-based operations at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California.

During the year, our website and mobile continued to perform to plan, and we saw an increase in players using the platform and amounts wagered. The site also performed well on key race days around the world, with good feedback from customers.

Our Business-to-Consumer operation continues to show growth under a prudent marketing strategy. We are pleased to report we showed record player numbers across the platform at the recent Breeders' Cup in Kentucky in early November, with a 14% growth in player numbers. Our strategy in this area is to continue to improve the platform, increase player numbers and prepare ourselves for the expansion of licensed wagering in the USA, as either an operator or licensed provider.

We continued to be conservative in new player acquisition, having experienced some high costs of acquisition in prior years. We continue to do well reactivating our lapsed database, and we have seen good growth from this initiative. Importantly, we were approved for both Facebook and Google AdWords for advertising purposes during the period, something many operators have found difficult to achieve in the USA. In addition, we continue to make improvements in USA based payment processing, banking and settlements. All of these developments, whilst already assisting operations and performance with customers and track partners, will be equally important assets in the expanding world of USA licensed gaming.

Our sub-brand named "WatchandWager Worldwide" continued to grow. This initiative is aimed at promoting international racing to our USA player base. This provides a unique selling proposition for our USA players, and also stands us in good stead with our international content providers whom we are contracted with.

Business-to-Business

This sector is the provision of pari-mutuel (pool) wagering to high-roller clients, many of whom specialize in algorithmic or computer assisted trading on a wide range of global racetracks.

The amounts wagered and turnover for the full year were boosted by significant high-volume player activity through its access into pools, primarily with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the French PMU, but also other markets in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK and Ireland.

Our network of direct players (being those not operating through agents), continued to grow both in terms of player sign-ups. We have also assisted existing player groups in many areas of their activity, including regulatory support.

That said and as previously notified, the Business-to-Business high volume wagering sector has become increasingly competitive over the years, with other operators and player agents providing third-party services, and increased racetrack fees being charged in return for access to racetrack wagering and video streaming rights. The entire sector remains volatile, being subject to changes in player or aggregator activities, as well as changes in the policies of key content providers.

Post Year, Strategy and Regulatory Developments

As shareholders are aware and as announced on 19(th) October 2018, we continue to assume that a contract with a large volume wagering syndicate has ceased. As reported, this will impact our ongoing operations, with a loss in commissions of up to US$800,000 during 2018/19. This was a commercial decision, but on a positive note allows management to grow new player relationships and focus on much more important growth opportunities in the USA.

Cal Expo

We resumed racing on 10(th) November 2018 and initial signs for our performance are good. Following approval from the California Horseracing Board and our Horsemen partners we will be running a slightly reduced number of race days. We are confident that this will help horse numbers, which is the key factor in generating wagering handle.

It should also be reported that the new International Racing Bill approved in California, which Management heavily lobbied for in Sacramento, will commence in January 2019, and will also add additional revenues to the track from that date. This ruling allows for a slightly increased commission back to the Cal Expo operation derived from California residents wagering on international races (non-USA races). The estimated benefit of this ruling is expected to be an additional US$100,000 in commissions back to Cal Expo over an entire annual Racing season.

Licenses

The Board can confirm the recent renewal of its core multi-jurisdictional license for wagering with the North Dakota Racing Commission for 2019. In addition, our strategically important license in California is due to be heard by the California Horseracing Board on November 29(th) . The Board anticipates that this license will be approved and is hopeful that it will be awarded for a two-year term (2019/2020). We are also currently in the process of renewing or have renewed licenses in New York, Kentucky, Washington, and Minnesota. Management and the Board continue to assess other new licensing opportunities in the USA to further improve its scope and assets within the USA.

USA regulated gaming

Following the Supreme Court's positive judgement on Sports betting in May, the company is clearly excellently positioned to benefit from expanded e-gaming and of course sports betting. The Board is encouraged by initial results reported in New Jersey. As previously advised the Board believes its key opportunities lie in the State of California with its unique physical presence at Cal Expo and online advanced deposit wagering license. It should be recognized California will be a little slow to adopt regulation, but we are very encouraged by the certainty that only California land-based operations will be licensed in the State. This is of course critical in what is the true State of opportunity, which will dwarf other States in terms of final revenues earned.

The Management and Executive highest priority is now to assess strategic opportunities in the USA, and particularly in California. This includes potential software deals, or even potential mergers or acquisitions. At present the Board expects to announce more details in relation to progress on this in early 2019.

Corporate Governance

One of the Group Board's primary responsibilities is to ensure the provision of effective corporate governance. To this end, the Board undertook a full review of every aspect of governance in the light of the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance Code for Small and Mid-Size Quoted Companies (2018) and I am pleased to report that the Group is fully compliant in all aspects.

Outlook

In summary, the Board are encouraged by the increase in betting activity, amounts wagered and most importantly a reversal of previous losses into a profit, albeit small, as well as creating an excellent strategic position in the USA. The Board remains excited and committed to developing its effective "land grab" within the USA. In pursuit of this, the Board continues to seek and evaluate opportunities for strategic partnerships to develop all aspects of the business.

The Board is also pleased to note the confidence that our major shareholder continues to place in our strategy of positioning the Group in such a way to take the maximum advantage of the anticipated changes to gaming legislation in the USA.

Finally, I would like to thank all our staff, our customers and our shareholders for their continued support throughout the year.

Denham Eke

Non-executive Chairman

For further information:

   Webis Holdings plc                            Tel:         01624 639396 

Denham Eke

   Beaumont Cornish Limited              Tel:         020 7628 3396 

Roland Cornish/James Biddle

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 May 2018

 
 
                                                                    2018       2017 
                                                         Note     US$000     US$000 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Amounts wagered                                                  461,154    371,938 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
 
Turnover                                                    2     54,466     57,432 
Cost of sales                                                   (48,027)   (51,589) 
Betting duty paid                                                  (884)      (497) 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Gross profit                                                       5,555      5,346 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Operating costs                                                  (5,458)    (5,295) 
Operating profit                                            3         97         51 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Other gains - net                                                    132          - 
Re-organisational costs, impairments and one-off 
 costs                                                              (86)       (36) 
Finance income                                              4          -          - 
Finance costs                                               4       (40)       (10) 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Finance costs - net                                                 (40)       (10) 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Profit before income tax                                             103          5 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Income tax expense                                          6          -          - 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Profit for the year                                                  103          5 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
 
  Other comprehensive income: 
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit 
 or loss: 
Currency translation differences on disposal of 
 foreign subsidiaries                                                  -          - 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Other comprehensive income for the year                                -          - 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Total comprehensive income for the year                              103          5 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Basic earnings per share for profit attributable 
 to the equity holders of the Company during the 
 year (cents)                                               7       0.03       0.00 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
Diluted earnings per share for profit attributable 
 to the equity holders of the Company during the 
 year (cents)                                               7       0.03       0.00 
------------------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  --------- 
 

Statements of Financial Position

As at 31 May 2018

 
 
                                        31.05.18   31.05.18     31.05.17   31.05.17 
                                           Group    Company        Group    Company 
                                 Note     US$000     US$000       US$000     US$000 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Non-current assets 
Intangible assets                   8        166         13          105          - 
Property, equipment and motor 
 vehicles                           9         60         19          109         16 
Investments                        10          -          8            -          7 
Bonds and deposits                 11        101          -          103          - 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total non-current assets                     327         40          317         23 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Current assets 
Bonds and deposits                 11      2,846          -        2,863          - 
Trade and other receivables        13      2,300         57        3,071         35 
Cash and cash equivalents          12     13,392      2,961       15,072      2,414 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total current assets                      18,538      3,018       21,006      2,449 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total assets                              18,865      3,058       21,323      2,472 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
 
Equity 
Called up share capital            16      6,334      6,334        6,334      6,334 
Share option reserve               16          4          4            2          2 
Retained losses                          (4,294)    (5,282)      (4,397)    (5,374) 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total equity                               2,044      1,056        1,939        962 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables           14     16,321      1,502       18,884      1,010 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total current liabilities                 16,321      1,502       18,884      1,010 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Non-current liabilities 
Loans                              15        500        500          500        500 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total non-current liabilities                500        500          500        500 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total liabilities                         16,821      2,002       19,384      1,510 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
Total equity and liabilities              18,865      3,058       21,323      2,472 
------------------------------  -----  ---------  ---------  -----------  --------- 
 

Statements of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 May 2018

 
                                    Called up   Share option    Retained     Total 
                                share capital        reserve    earnings    equity 
Group                                  US$000         US$000      US$000    US$000 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ----------  -------- 
Balance as at 31 May 2016               6,334              -     (4,402)     1,932 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the year: 
Profit for the year                         -              -           5         5 
Transactions with owners: 
Share-based payment expense                 -              2           -         2 
Balance as at 31 May 2017               6,334              2     (4,397)     1,939 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the year: 
Profit for the year                         -              -         103       103 
Transactions with owners: 
Share-based payment expense 
 (note 16)                                  -              2           -         2 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ----------  -------- 
Balance as at 31 May 2018               6,334              4     (4,294)     2,044 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 
                                    Called up   Share option    Retained     Total 
                                share capital        reserve    earnings    equity 
  Company                              US$000         US$000      US$000    US$000 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ----------  -------- 
Balance as at 31 May 2016               6,334              -     (5,352)       982 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the year: 
Loss for the year                           -              -        (22)      (22) 
Transactions with owners: 
Share-based payment expense                 -              2           -         2 
Balance as at 31 May 2017               6,334              2     (5,374)       962 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the year: 
Profit for the year                         -              -          92        92 
Transactions with owners: 
Share-based payment expense 
 (note 16)                                  -              2           -         2 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ----------  -------- 
Balance as at 31 May 2018               6,334              4     (5,282)     1,056 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ----------  -------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31 May 2018

 
                                                           Note      2018      2017 
                                                                   US$000    US$000 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Profit before income tax                                              103         5 
Adjustments for: 
 
  *    Depreciation of property, equipment and motor 
       vehicles                                               9        74        71 
 
  *    Amortisation of intangible assets                      8        70        66 
 
  *    Finance costs - net                                             40        10 
 
  *    Share based payment expense                                      2         2 
 
  *    Other foreign exchange movements                             (691)       508 
Changes in working capital: 
 
  *    Decrease / (increase) in receivables                           771     (400) 
 
  *    (Decrease) / increase in payables                          (2,563)     8,823 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from operations                                        (2,194)     9,085 
Finance income                                                          -         - 
Bonds and deposits placed in the course of operations        11        19     (362) 
Net cash (used) / generated from operating activities             (2,175)     8,723 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Purchase of intangible assets                                 8     (130)      (60) 
Purchase of property, equipment and motor vehicles            9      (24)      (26) 
Net cash used in investing activities                               (154)      (86) 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Interest paid                                                        (40)      (10) 
Loans received                                               15         -       500 
Net cash generated (used in) / from financing activities             (40)       490 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents            (2,369)     9,127 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                     15,072     6,445 
Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents                689     (500) 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                           13,392    15,072 
---------------------------------------------------------  ----  --------  -------- 
 

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 May 2018

   1    Reporting entity (the "Company") 

Webis Holdings plc is a company domiciled in the Isle of Man. The address of the Company's registered office is Viking House, Nelson Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2AH. The Webis Holdings plc consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 May 2018 consolidate those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").

1.1 Basis of preparation

(a) Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and its interpretations as adopted by the European Union.

Adoption of new and revised IFRS

During the current year the Group adopted all the new and revised IFRS that are relevant to its operation and are effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 June 2017. This adoption did not have a material effect on the accounting policies of the Group.

Standards and interpretations in issue not yet adopted

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for the year, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements:

 
 New/revised International Accounting Standards / International      Effective date 
  Financial Reporting Standards ("IAS/IFRS")                       (accounting periods 
                                                                      commencing on 
                                                                        or after) 
---------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------- 
 IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers                       1 January 2018 
 IFRS 9 Financial Instruments                                        1 January 2018 
 Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment               1 January 2018 
  Transactions (Amendments to IFRS 2) 
 Applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments with IFRS 4 Insurance         1 January 2018 
  Contracts (Amendments to IFRS 4) 
 Transfers of Investment Property (Amendments to IAS                 1 January 2018 
  40) 
 Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2014-2016 Cycle (Amendments            1 January 2018 
  to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of IFRSs and IAS 28 Investments 
  in Associates and Joint Ventures) 
 IFRIC 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance                  1 January 2018 
  Consideration 
 IFRS 16 Leases                                                      1 January 2019 
 IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts                                         1 January 2021 
---------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------- 
 

The Directors do not expect the adoption of the standards and interpretations to have a material impact on the Group's financial statements in the period of initial application, including for IFRS 16 Leases. This specific standard provides a single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is less than 12 months, or the underlying asset is of an immaterial value.

There has been no material impact on the Group financial statements of new standards/interpretations that have come into effect during the current reporting period.

Functional and presentational currency

These financial statements are presented in US Dollars which is the Group's primary functional currency and its presentational currency. Financial information presented in US Dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand. All continued operations of the Group have US Dollars as their functional currency.

(b) Basis of measurement

The Group consolidated financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention except where assets and liabilities are required to be stated at their fair value.

(c) Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of the Group financial statements in conformity with IFRS as adopted by the EU requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge and experience of current events and expected economic conditions, actual results may differ from these estimates.

The Directors believe the models and assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the share-based payments, outlined in note 16, are the most appropriate for the Group.

The Directors consider the only critical judgement areas to be revenue recognition, as disclosed in note 1, income tax, as disclosed in note 6 and the valuation of share options, as disclosed in note 16.

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

Going concern

As noted within the Chairman's Statement and note 22, post period the Group has seen a reduction in wagering levels following the cessation of activity from one syndicate of players. Further broadening its client base and expanding its business to customer base are key priorities for the Group in achieving its goal of profitability and maintaining adequate liquidity in order to continue its operations. The Directors continue to assess all strategic options in this regard, albeit that the ultimate success of strategies adopted is difficult to predict. Notwithstanding the losses incurred in previous years and taking into account the profits generated in the last two years, along with the continued support of the Company's principal shareholder, via Galloway Limited, a related party, the Directors believe that the Group has adequate resources to meet its obligations as they fall due.

Notwithstanding operating cash outflows for the year of US$2,369,000 and the loss of a player syndicate after the year end, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which the Directors consider to be appropriate for the following reasons.

The Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements which indicate that, taking account of reasonably possible downsides, the company will have sufficient funds, including through funding from its principal shareholder if necessary, to meet its liabilities as they fall due for that period.

Those forecasts are dependent on Galloway Limited not seeking repayment of the amounts currently due by the Group, which at 31 May 2018 amounted to US$500,000, and providing additional financial support during that period if required. Galloway Limited has indicated its intention to continue to make available such funds as are needed by the company, and that it does not intend to seek repayment of the amounts due at the balance sheet date, for the period covered by the forecasts. As with any company placing reliance on other parties for financial support, the Directors acknowledge that there can be no certainty that this support will continue although, at the date of approval of these financial statements, they have no reason to believe that it will not do so.

Consequently, the directors are confident that the Company will have sufficient funds to continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements and consequently have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.

1.2 Summary of significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented unless otherwise stated.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of the Group. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue until the date that such control ceases. Control exists when the Group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated. When necessary amounts reported by subsidiaries have been adjusted to conform with the Group's accounting policies.

Foreign currency translation

(a) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ('the functional currency'). The consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars, which is also the Group's functional currency.

(b) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of

such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash

flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings are presented in the income statement within 'Finance income' or 'Finance costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the income statement within 'Other gains/(losses) - net'.

(c) Group companies

The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

(i) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;

(ii) income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

(iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. Exchange differences arising are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Revenue Recognition and Turnover

Turnover from the racetrack represents the amounts wagered in respect of bets placed by customers on racing events which occurred during the period. Cost of sales represents pay-out to customers, together with amounts payable to purses, stakeholders and relevant track fees and fund contributions.

Turnover from the ADW operations represents the amounts wagered online on pari-mutuel events offered during the period, less pay-outs to customers and associated cost of sales.

Amounts wagered comprises gross wagers in respect of all individual bets placed on wagering products in the period.

Segmental reporting

Segmental reporting is based on the business areas in accordance with the Group's internal reporting structure. The Group determines and presents segments based on the information that internally is provided to the Board and Managing Director, the Group's chief operating decision maker.

An operating segment is a component of the Group and engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses. An operating segment's operating results are reviewed regularly by the Board and Managing Director to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Current and deferred income tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if they arise from

the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred income tax liabilities are provided on taxable temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries except for deferred income tax liability, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Only where there is an agreement in place that gives the Group the ability to control the reversal of the temporary difference is the liability not recognised.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised on deductible temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries only to the extent that it is probable the temporary difference will reverse in the future and there is sufficient taxable profit available against which the temporary difference can be utilised.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes, assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.

Intangible assets - goodwill

Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the Group's interest in net fair value of the net identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree and the fair value of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the cash-generating units ("CGUs"), or groups of CGUs, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is allocated represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Goodwill is monitored at the operating segment level.

Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The carrying value of goodwill is compared to the recoverable amount, which is the higher of value in use and the fair value less costs of disposal. Any impairment is recognised immediately as an expense and is not subsequently reversed.

Intangible assets - other

(a) Trademarks and licences

Separately acquired trademarks and licences are shown at historical cost. Trademarks and licences acquired in a business combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Trademarks and licences have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of trademarks and licences over their estimated useful lives of three years.

Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives of three years.

(b) Website design and development costs

Costs associated with maintaining websites are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique websites controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:

-- it is technically feasible to complete the website so that it will be available for use;

-- management intends to complete the website and use it;

-- there is an ability to use the website;

-- it can be demonstrated how the website will generate probable future economic benefits;

-- adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use the website are available; and

-- the expenditure attributable to the website during its development can be reliably measured.

Directly attributable costs that are capitalised as part of the website include the website employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads.

Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.

Website development costs recognised as assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives, which do not exceed three years.

Property, equipment and motor vehicles

Items of property, equipment and motor vehicles are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the financial position date. An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of property, equipment and motor vehicles over their estimated useful lives of three years.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within 'Other gains/(losses) - net' in the income statement.

Impairment of assets

Goodwill arising on acquisitions and other assets that have an indefinite useful life and are not subject to amortisation are reviewed at least annually for impairment.

Other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the recoverable amount of an asset is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

If at the financial position date there is any indication that an impairment loss is recognised in prior periods for an asset other than goodwill that no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed, and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

Share-based payment expense

The Group operates an equity-settled, share-based compensation plan, under which the entity receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments (options) of the Group. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the options is recognised as an expense. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the options granted:

-- including any market performance conditions (for example, an entity's share price); and

-- excluding the impact of any service and non-market performance vesting conditions (for example, profitability, sales growth targets and remaining an employee of the entity over a specified time-period).

Non-market performance and service conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to vest. The total expense is recognised over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied.

At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting conditions. It recognises the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

When the options are exercised, the Company issues new shares. The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital (nominal value) and share premium.

Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. The Group is not party to any leases that are classified as finance leases.

Equity

Share capital is determined using the nominal value of shares that have been issued.

Equity settled share-based employee remuneration is credited to the share option reserve until related stock options are exercised. On exercise or lapse, amounts recognised in the share option reserve are taken to retained earnings.

Retained earnings include all current and prior period results as determined in the income statement and any other gains or losses recognised in the Statement of Changes in Equity.

Financial instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments include trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings and trade and other payables. Ante-post sports bets are recognised when the Company becomes party to the contractual agreements of the instrument.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Group's balance sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual terms of the instrument. Transaction costs are included in the initial measurement of financial instruments, except financial instruments classified as at fair value through profit and loss. The subsequent measurement of financial instruments is dealt with below. The carrying value of all financial instruments is deemed to equate to their fair value.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash in bank and in hand as well as bank deposits, money held for processors and cash balances held on behalf of players. Cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investment or other purposes.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received net of direct issue costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs are charged on an accrual basis using the effective interest method and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent they are not settled in the period in which they arise.

Trade and other payables

Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Employee benefits

(a) Pension obligations

The Group does not operate any post-employment schemes, including both defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.

(b) Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits, such as salaries, paid absences, and other benefits, are accounted for on an accruals basis over the period in which employees have provided services in the year. All expenses related to employee benefits are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in operating costs.

(c) Profit sharing and bonus plans

The Group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses and profit sharing, based on a formula that takes into consideration the profit attributable to the Company's shareholders after certain adjustments. The Group recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

   2    Segmental analysis 
 
                                                                2018      2017 
                                                              US$000    US$000 
------------------------------------------  --------------  --------  -------- 
Turnover 
Pari-mutuel and Racetrack Operations         North America    51,496    55,095 
                                              Asia Pacific     2,947     2,249 
                                                   British 
                                                     Isles        23        46 
                                                    Europe         -        42 
                                                              54,466    57,432 
 ---------------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
Total comprehensive income 
Pari-mutuel and Racetrack Operations                             118          34 
Group                                                           (15)      (29) 
----------------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
                                                                 103           5 
 ---------------------------------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 
 
 
 
                                            2018     2017 
                                          US$000   US$000 
--------------------------------------   -------  ------- 
Net assets 
 
 Pari-mutuel and Racetrack Operations        995      877 
Group                                      1,049    1,062 
---------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
                                           2,044    1,939 
 --------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 

In order to present prior year comparative figures in a consistent manner to those for the year ended 31 May 2018, turnover from ADW operations has been adjusted in order to set off pay-outs to customers and associated cost of sales. This presentation is consistent with market practice in other companies operating in the same sector. There is no net impact to gross profit arising

from this presentational change. Gross amounts wagered is disclosed in the statement of comprehensive income.

   3    Operating profit 
 
                                                            2018     2017 
Operating profit is stated after charging:                US$000   US$000 
-------------------------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
Auditors' remuneration - audit                                64       87 
Depreciation of property, equipment and motor vehicles        74       71 
Amortisation of intangible assets                             70       66 
Exchange (gains) / losses                                  (132)        - 
Operating lease rentals - other than plant, equipment 
 and Harness Racetrack                                        29        - 
Operating lease rentals - Harness Racetrack                   89       86 
Directors' fees                                               69       66 
-------------------------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 
   4    Finance costs - net 
 
                              2018     2017 
                            US$000   US$000 
-------------------------  -------  ------- 
Bank interest receivable         -        - 
-------------------------  -------  ------- 
Finance income                   -        - 
-------------------------  -------  ------- 
Bank interest payable            -        - 
Loan interest payable         (40)     (10) 
-------------------------  -------  ------- 
Finance costs                 (40)     (10) 
-------------------------  -------  ------- 
Finance costs - net           (40)     (10) 
-------------------------  -------  ------- 
 
   5    Staff numbers and cost 
 
 
                                                          2018    2017 
--------------------------------------------------------  ----  ------ 
Average number of employees - Pari-mutuel and Racetrack 
 Operations                                                 59      68 
--------------------------------------------------------  ----  ------ 
 
 
The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as 
 follows: 
                                                          2018      2017 
 Pari-mutuel and Racetrack Operations                   US$000    US$000 
-----------------------------------------------------  -------  -------- 
Wages and salaries                                       1,866     1,939 
Social security costs                                      132       132 
                                                         1,998     2,071 
-----------------------------------------------------  -------  -------- 
 
   6    Income tax expense 
 
                                                          2018      2017 
                                                        US$000    US$000 
----------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
Profit before tax                                          103           5 
Tax charge at IOM standard rate (0%)                         -         - 
Adjusted for: 
Tax credit for US tax losses (at 15%)                     (97)      (62) 
Add back deferred tax losses not recognised                 97        62 
----------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
Tax charge for the year                                      -         - 
----------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 
 

The maximum deferred tax asset that could be recognised at year end is US$644,000 (2017: US$547,000). The Group has not recognised any asset.

   7    Earnings per ordinary share 

The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year.

The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the basic earnings per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares, on the assumed conversion of all dilutive share options.

An adjustment for the dilutive effect of share options and convertible debt in the previous period has not been reflected in the calculation of the diluted loss per share, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 
                         2018     2017 
                       US$000   US$000 
--------------------  -------  ------- 
Profit for the year       103        5 
--------------------  -------  ------- 
 
 
                                                               No.          No. 
-----------------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue    393,338,310  393,338,310 
Dilutive element of share options if exercised (note 
 16)                                                    14,000,000   14,000,000 
-----------------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
Diluted number of ordinary shares                      407,338,310  407,338,310 
-----------------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
Basic earnings per share                                      0.03         0.00 
-----------------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
Diluted earnings per share                                    0.03         0.00 
-----------------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 

The earnings applied are the same for both basic and diluted earnings calculations per share as there are no dilutive effects to be applied.

   8    Intangible assets 
 
                                              Software & development               Total 
                                   Goodwill            costs 
---------------------------------  --------  ------------------------  ----------------------------- 
                                      Group        Group      Company     Group            Company 
                                     US$000       US$000       US$000    US$000             US$000 
---------------------------------  --------  -----------  -----------  --------  ----------------- 
Cost 
Balance at 31 May 2017                  177        1,354           50     1,531                 50 
Additions during the year                 -          130           14       130                 14 
Currency translation differences          -            1            -         1                  - 
---------------------------------  --------  -----------  -----------  --------  ----------------- 
Balance at 31 May 2018                  177        1,485           64     1,662                 64 
---------------------------------  --------  -----------  -----------  --------  ----------------- 
Amortisation and Impairment 
At 31 May 2017                          177        1,249           50     1,426                 50 
Amortisation for the year                 -           70            1        70                  1 
Impairment of goodwill                    -            -            -         -                  - 
At 31 May 2018                          177        1,319           51     1,496                 51 
---------------------------------  --------  -----------  -----------  --------  ----------------- 
Net book value 
At 31 May 2018                            -          166           13       166                 13 
---------------------------------  --------  -----------  -----------  --------  ----------------- 
At 31 May 2017                            -          105            -       105                  - 
---------------------------------  --------  -----------  -----------  --------  ----------------- 
 
 

The goodwill balance brought forward relates to the historical acquisition of subsidiary businesses. The goodwill balances were fully impaired during the year ended 31 May 2015. The Group tests intangible assets annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that the intangible assets may be impaired (see note 1).

   9    Property, equipment and motor vehicles 
 
                                                Fixtures, 
                                                 Fittings 
                                     Computer     & Track 
                                    Equipment   Equipment  Motor Vehicles    Total 
Group                                  US$000      US$000          US$000   US$000 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  --------------  ------- 
Cost 
At 31 May 2017                            579         580              51    1,210 
Additions during the year                  24           -               -       24 
Currency translation differences            1           -               -        1 
At 31 May 2018                            604         580              51    1,235 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  --------------  ------- 
Depreciation 
At 31 May 2017                            546         525              30    1,101 
Charge for the year                        21          45               8       74 
At 31 May 2018                            567         570              38    1,175 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  --------------  ------- 
Net book value 
At 31 May 2018                             37          10              13       60 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  --------------  ------- 
At 31 May 2017                             33          55              21      109 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  --------------  ------- 
 
 
                                   Fixtures 
                        Computer          & 
                       Equipment   Fittings    Total 
Company                   US$000     US$000   US$000 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ------- 
Cost 
At 31 May 2017               419        139      558 
Additions                     10          -       10 
At 31 May 2018               429        139      568 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ------- 
Depreciation 
At 31 May 2017               403        139      542 
Charge for the year            7          -        7 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ------- 
At 31 May 2018               410        139      549 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ------- 
Net book value 
At 31 May 2018                19          -       19 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ------- 
At 31 May 2017                16          -       16 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ------- 
 

10 Investments

Investments in subsidiaries are held at cost. Details of investments at 31 May 2018 are as follows:

 
                                                                                       Holding 
Subsidiaries                   Country of incorporation   Activity                         (%) 
-----------------------------  -------------------------  ---------------------------  ------- 
                                                          Operation of interactive 
                                                           wagering 
WatchandWager.com Limited      Isle of Man                 totaliser hub                   100 
                                                          Operation of interactive 
                                                           wagering 
                               United States               totaliser hub and harness 
WatchandWager.com LLC           of America                 racetrack                       100 
Technical Facilities & 
 Services Limited              Isle of Man                Dormant                          100 
betinternet.com (IOM) 
 Limited                       Isle of Man                Dormant                          100 
betinternet.com NV             Netherlands Antilles       Dormant (in liquidation)         100 
B.E. Global Services Limited   Isle of Man                Dormant                          100 
 
 

11 Bonds and deposits

 
                                         Group               Company 
                                       2018      2017      2018       2017 
                                     US$000    US$000    US$000     US$000 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------- 
Bonds and deposits which expire 
 within one year                      2,846     2,863         -          - 
Bonds and deposits which expire 
 within one to two years                  -         2         -          - 
Bonds and deposits which expire 
 within two to five years               101       101         -          - 
                                      2,947     2,966         -          - 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------- 
 
 

A rent deposit of US$100,000 is held by California Exposition & State Fair and is for a term of 5 years (2017: US$100,000). Cash bonds of US$925,000 has been paid as security deposits in relation to various US State ADW licences (2017: US$925,000). Rent and other security deposits total US$10,123 (2017: US$12,081).

Under the terms of the licencing agreement with the Hong Kong Jockey Club the Company is required to hold a retention amount of US$1,911,461 / HK$15,000,000 (2017: US$1,929,285 / HK$15,000,000).

12 Cash and cash equivalents

 
                                              Group              Company 
                                            2018      2017      2018        2017 
                                          US$000    US$000    US$000      US$000 
--------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Cash and cash equivalents - company 
 and other funds                          11,962    13,827     1,531       1,169 
Cash and cash equivalents - protected 
 player funds                              1,430     1,245     1,430       1,245 
--------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Total cash and cash equivalents           13,392    15,072     2,961       2,414 
--------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 
 

The Group holds funds for operational requirements and for its non-Isle of Man customers, shown as 'company and other funds' and on behalf of its Isle of Man regulated customers, shown as 'protected player funds'.

Protected player funds are held in fully protected client accounts within an Isle of Man regulated bank.

13 Trade and other receivables

 
                                          Group              Company 
                                        2018      2017      2018        2017 
                                      US$000    US$000    US$000      US$000 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Trade receivables                      1,635     2,275         -           - 
Other receivables and prepayments        665       796        57          35 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
                                       2,300     3,071        57          35 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 
 

14 Trade and other payables

 
                                           Group              Company 
                                         2018      2017      2018      2017 
                                       US$000    US$000    US$000    US$000 
----------------------------------   --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Trade payables                         15,757    18,439        14          11 
Amounts due to Group undertakings           -         -     1,451         962 
Taxes and national insurance               16        31         2           2 
Accruals and other payables               548       414        35          35 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
                                       16,321    18,884     1,502       1,010 
 ----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 
 

Amounts due to Group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. Included within trade payables are amounts due to customers of US$15,656,146 (2017: US$18,324,542).

15 Loans

 
                                         Group              Company 
                                       2018      2017      2018        2017 
                                     US$000    US$000    US$000      US$000 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Loan - Galloway Ltd                     500       500       500         500 
                                        500       500       500         500 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 
 

A loan of US$500,000 was received from Galloway Ltd in February 2017, to provide financing for cash-backed bonding agreements. The loan is for a term of five years, attracts interest at 7.75% per annum and is secured over the unencumbered assets of the company (see note 19). The loan was issued at a market rate with no issue costs and the interest is settled on a quarterly basis. At year end there are two months outstanding interest of $6,476, which is recorded in other payables.

16 Share capital

 
                                                                   2018      2017 
                                                          No.    US$000    US$000 
------------------------------------------------  -----------  --------  -------- 
Allotted, issued and fully paid 
At beginning and close of year: ordinary shares 
 of 1p each                                       393,338,310     6,334       6,334 
At 31 May: ordinary shares of 1p each             393,338,310     6,334       6,334 
------------------------------------------------  -----------  --------  ---------- 
 

The authorised share capital of the Company is US$9,619,000 divided into 600,000,000 ordinary shares of GBP0.01 each (2017: US$9,619,000 divided into 600,000,000 ordinary shares of GBP0.01 each).

Options

Movements in share options during the year ended 31 May 2018 were as follows:

 
                                             No. 
------------------------------------  ---------- 
At 31 May 2017 - 1p ordinary shares   14,000,000 
------------------------------------  ---------- 
Options granted                                - 
------------------------------------  ---------- 
Options lapsed                                 - 
------------------------------------  ---------- 
Options exercised                              - 
------------------------------------  ---------- 
At 31 May 2018 - 1p ordinary shares   14,000,000 
------------------------------------  ---------- 
 

During 2016 the Group established an equity-settled share-based option program. The fair value of options granted is recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date using a Black-Scholes model and is spread over the vesting period. The amount recognised in equity is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options which are expected to vest. The volatility of the options is calculated at 75%, with a risk-free interest rate of 0.86%.

The options were issued on 3 March 2016 to Ed Comins, Managing Director of the Group. The fair value of each option on the grant date was estimated as being GBP0.0022. The options are able to be exercised from 3 March 2019 and expire on 2 March 2026. The weighted average exercise price of all options is GBP0.01.

The charge for share options recorded in profit and loss for the year was US$1,721 (2017: US$1,986), with the corresponding amount reflected in the share option reserve in the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Changes in Equity.

17 Capital commitments

As at 31 May 2018, the Group had no known capital commitments (2017: US$53,500).

18 Operating lease commitments

At 31 May 2018, the Group was committed to future minimum lease payments of:

 
                                            2018     2017 
                                          US$000   US$000 
---------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
Payments due within one year                 108       88 
Payments due between one to five years       294      351 
Payments due beyond five years                 -        - 
---------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 

19 Related party transactions

Identity of related parties

The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries (see note 10), and with its Directors and executive officers and with Burnbrae Ltd (significant shareholder).

Transactions with and between subsidiaries

Transactions with and between the subsidiaries in the Group, which have been eliminated on consolidation, are considered to be related party transactions.

Transactions with entities with significant influence over the Group

Rental and service charges of US$52,858 (2017: US$48,179) and Directors' fees of US$48,413 (2017: US$46,748) were charged in the year by Burnbrae Limited, of which Denham Eke and Nigel Caine are common Directors. The Group also had a loan of US$500,000 (2017: US$500,000) from Galloway Ltd, a company related to Burnbrae Limited by common ownership and Directors (note 15).

Transactions with key management personnel

The total amounts for Directors' remuneration were as follows:

 
                                                           2018     2017 
                                                         US$000   US$000 
-----------  -----------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
Emoluments   - salaries, bonuses and taxable benefits       350      343 
 - fees                                                      69       66 
 -----------------------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
                                                            419      409 
 -----------------------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 

Directors' Emoluments

 
                          Basic                        Termination                   2018      2017 
                         salary       Fees     Bonus      payments     Benefits     Total     Total 
                         US$000     US$000    US$000        US$000       US$000    US$000    US$000 
---------------------  --------  ---------  --------  ------------  -----------  --------  -------- 
Executive 
Ed Comins                   310          -         -             -           40       350       343 
Non-executive 
Denham Eke*                   -         27         -             -            -        27        26 
Nigel Caine*                  -         22         -             -            -        22        21 
Sir James Mellon              -         20         -             -            -        20        19 
---------------------  --------  ---------  --------  ------------  -----------  --------  -------- 
Aggregate emoluments        310         69         -             -           40       419       409 
---------------------  --------  ---------  --------  ------------  -----------  --------  -------- 
 

* Paid to Burnbrae Limited.

14,000,000 share options were issued to Ed Comins (see note 16) during 2016.

20 Financial risk management

Capital structure

The Group's capital structure is as follows:

 
                               2018     2017 
                             US$000   US$000 
--------------------------  -------  ------- 
Cash and cash equivalents    13,392     15,072 
Loans and similar income      (500)      (500) 
--------------------------  -------  --------- 
Net funds                    12,892     14,572 
Shareholders' equity        (2,044)    (1,939) 
--------------------------  -------  --------- 
Capital employed             10,848     12,633 
--------------------------  -------  --------- 
 

The Group's principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables that arise directly from its operations.

The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the Group's operations. The existence of the financial instruments exposes the Group to a number of financial risks, which are described in more detail below.

The principal risks which the Group is exposed to relate to liquidity risks, credit risks and foreign exchange risks.

Liquidity risks

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will be unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

The Group's objective is to maintain continuity of funding through trading and share issues but to also retain flexibility through the use of short-term loans if required.

Management controls and monitors the Group's cash flow on a regular basis, including forecasting future cash flow. Banking facilities are kept under review to ensure they meet the Group's requirements. Funds equivalent to customer balances are held in designated bank accounts where applicable to ensure that Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission player protection principles are met. Other customer balances are covered by cash funds held within the Group and by receivables due from ADW racetrack settlement partners. The Directors anticipate that the business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow in the forthcoming period to meet its immediate financial obligations.

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities:

2018

Financial liabilities

 
                                    Carrying  Contractual  6 months    Up to      1-5 
                                      amount    cash flow   or less   1 year    years 
                                      US$000       US$000    US$000   US$000   US$000 
----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------  ------- 
Trade payables                        15,757     (15,757)  (15,757)        -        - 
Income tax and national insurance         16         (16)      (16)        -        - 
Other payables and loans                 756        (756)     (256)        -    (500) 
----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------  ------- 
                                      16,529     (16,529)  (16,029)        -    (500) 
----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------  ------- 
 

2017

Financial liabilities

 
                                    Carrying  Contractual  6 months    Up to      1-5 
                                      amount    cash flow   or less   1 year    years 
                                      US$000       US$000    US$000   US$000   US$000 
----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------  ------- 
Trade payables                        18,439     (18,439)  (18,439)        -        - 
Income tax and national insurance         31         (31)      (31)        -        - 
Other payables and loans                 665        (665)     (165)        -    (500) 
----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------  ------- 
                                      19,135     (19,135)  (18,635)        -    (500) 
----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------  ------- 
 

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation.

Classes of financial assets - carrying amounts

 
                                 2018     2017 
                               US$000   US$000 
----------------------------  -------  ------- 
Cash and cash equivalents      13,392   15,072 
Bonds and deposits              2,947    2,966 
Trade and other receivables     2,133    2,952 
----------------------------  -------  ------- 
                               18,472   20,990 
----------------------------  -------  ------- 
 

Generally, the maximum credit risk exposure of financial assets is the carrying amount of the financial assets as shown on the face of the balance sheet (or in the notes to the financial statements). Credit risk, therefore, is only disclosed in circumstances where the maximum potential loss differs significantly from the financial asset's carrying amount.

The maximum exposure to credit risks for receivables in any business segment:

 
                 2018     2017 
               US$000   US$000 
------------  -------  ------- 
Pari-mutuel     2,133    2,950 
                2,133    2,950 
------------  -------  ------- 
 

Of the above receivables, US$1,635,000 (2017: US$2,275,000) relates to amounts owed from racing tracks. These receivables are actively monitored to avoid significant concentration of credit risk and the Directors consider there to be no significant concentration of credit risk.

The Directors consider that all the above financial assets that are not impaired for each of the reporting dates under review are of good credit quality. No amounts were considered past due at the year-end (2017: US$Nil).

The credit risk for liquid funds and other short-term financial assets is considered negligible, since the counterparties are reputable banks with high-quality external credit ratings.

Interest rate risk

The Group finances its operations mainly through capital with limited levels of borrowings. Cash at bank and in hand earns negligible interest at floating rates, based principally on short-term interbank rates.

Any movement in interest rates would not be considered to have any significant impact on net assets at the balance sheet date.

Foreign currency risks

The Group operates internationally and is subject to transactional foreign currency exposures, primarily with respect to Pounds Sterling, Hong Kong Dollars and Euros.

The Group does not actively manage the exposures but regularly monitors the Group's currency position and exchange rate movements and makes decisions as appropriate.

At the reporting date the Group had the following exposure:

 
                                 HKD       GBP       EUR       USD       Total 
2018                          US$000    US$000    US$000    US$000      US$000 
-----------------------  -----------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Current assets                 4,186       285    11,214     2,852      18,537 
Current liabilities          (3,984)     (283)  (10,027)   (2,527)    (16,821) 
-----------------------  -----------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Short-term exposure              202         2     1,187       325     1,716 
-----------------------  -----------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 
 
                          HKD      GBP      EUR      USD     Total 
2017                   US$000   US$000   US$000   US$000    US$000 
--------------------  -------  -------  -------  -------  -------- 
Current assets          8,734      164    7,752    4,356    21,006 
Current liabilities   (8,629)    (145)  (6,976)  (3,634)  (19,384) 
--------------------  -------  -------  -------  -------  -------- 
Short-term exposure       105       19      776      722     1,622 
--------------------  -------  -------  -------  -------  -------- 
 

The following table illustrates the sensitivity of the net result for the year and equity with regards to the Group's financial assets and financial liabilities and the US Dollar-Sterling exchange rate, US Dollar-Euro exchange rate and US Dollar-Hong Kong Dollar exchange rate.

A 5% weakening of the US Dollar against the following currencies at 31 May 2018 would have increased/(decreased) equity and profit and loss by the amounts shown below:

 
                                          GBP       EUR       HKD       Total 
2018                                   US$000    US$000    US$000      US$000 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Current assets                             14       561       209         784 
Current liabilities                      (14)     (501)     (199)       (714) 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  ---------- 
Net assets                                  -        60        10        70 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 
 
                          GBP      EUR      HKD    Total 
2017                   US$000   US$000   US$000   US$000 
--------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
Current assets              8      388      436      832 
Current liabilities       (7)    (349)    (431)    (787) 
--------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
Net assets                  1       39        5       45 
--------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
 

A 5% strengthening of the US Dollar against the above currencies would have had the equal but opposite effect on the above currencies to the amounts shown above on the basis that all other variables remain constant.

21 Controlling party and ultimate controlling party

The Directors consider the ultimate controlling party to be Burnbrae Limited and its beneficial owner Jim Mellon by virtue of their combined shareholding of 63.10%.

22 Subsequent events

As announced on 19 October 2018, WatchandWager.com LLC has assumed the de facto termination of a contract for the provision of wagering services to a syndicate following a commercial dispute. Consequently, WatchandWager.com LLC refunded all the syndicate's player balances and in the absence of any new deposit funding, under regulation, no further wagers can be

accepted from this syndicate. While the termination had no effect on these annual financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2018, the Board anticipates that the loss of gross margin for the next financial year ending 31 May 2019 will be approximately US$0.8 million.

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