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Baskerville Capital PLC
05 October 2018
BASKERVILLE CAPITAL PLC
("Baskerville" or "the Company")
Financial results for the period ended 30 June 2018
Baskerville (ticker: BASK) announces its audited financial
results for the period ended 30 June 2018.
Period highlights
-- On 22 September 2017, the Company was admitted to the
standard segment of the Official List and to trading on the London
Stock Exchange's Main Market
-- The Company was formed to undertake an acquisition in the technology sector
-- Raised GBP1.8 million cash (gross) through the listing of 36,000,000 new ordinary shares
-- Loss for the period of GBP168,934 with over GBP1.6m cash at period end and no debt financing
Rodger Sargent, Chairman of Baskerville said: "A number of
technology companies, within different sectors and at different
stages of their corporate development, have been considered since
Baskerville floated last year. We have reached various stages of
negotiation, but none have yet met the standards we have set to
generate significant shareholder value. We continue to put all our
efforts into identifying and acquiring such a company and will
update further as soon as we are able."
For information please contact:
Baskerville Capital www.baskcap.com
plc
Rodger Sargent via Walbrook PR
Walbrook PR Ltd Tel: 020 7933 8780 or baskerville@walbrookpr.com
Paul Cornelius Mob: 07866 384 707
Sam Allen Mob: 07884 664 686
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIODED 30 JUNE 2018
INTRODUCTION
I am pleased to present the financial results for the period
ended 30 June 2018. Baskerville Capital plc incorporated on the 6
April 2017 and floated on the London Stock Exchange on 22 September
2017. The Company was created to acquire businesses with a
technology focus.
BUSINESS REVIEW
During this period, Baskerville Capital Plc recorded a loss of
GBP168,934 and the loss per share was 0.50p. This reflects the
costs of the formation of the Company and its admission to the
London Stock Exchange. GBP53,252 of these expenses are a non-cash
accounting charge relating to issued options. The Company held cash
reserves at the period end of over GBP1.6m with no debt
financing.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
We continue to consider various technology based companies.
Nothing has yet met our strict criteria to generate significant
shareholder value but our analysis and research into opportunities
continues. We are currently looking at a number of deals and will
update the market accordingly.
Rodger Sargent
Chairman
4 October 2018
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIODED 30 JUNE 2018
The Directors present the Strategic Report for the period ended
30 June 2018.
The Company incorporated on 6 April 2017 as Baskerville Capital
plc.
RESULTS
The Company made a loss for the year of GBP168,934.
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Information on the Company's activities is contained in the
Chairman's Statement on page 2.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Board seeks to maximise share value by investing in
businesses with high growth potential. When an investment has been
identified, the Board will assess it against a number of KPI's to
assess its suitability.
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Capital risk management
The Company manages its capital to ensure that it will be able
to continue as a going concern while maximising returns to the
shareholders. It is the current strategy of the Group to finance
its activities from existing equity and reserves and by the issue
of new equity whenever required.
Financial risk management
The directors consider the Company to be exposed to the
following financial risks:
a. Price risk: the price paid for securities is subject to
market movement that will have an impact on the operations of the
Company.
Given the relatively small sized and operation of the Company in
the period, the directors have not delegated the responsibility of
risk monitoring to a sub-committee of the board, but will closely
monitor the risks on a regular basis. The directors consider their
exposure in the financial period to have been low.
Rodger Sargent
CEO
4 October 2018
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIODED 30 JUNE 2018
2018
Note GBP
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Turnover -
Administrative expenses (171,582)
Finance costs -
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OPERATING LOSS 4 (171,582)
Interest income 2,648
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LOSS FOR THE PERIOD BEFORE TAXATION (168,934)
Taxation 7 -
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (168,934)
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BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE (PENCE) 14 (0.50)p
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There was no other comprehensive income in 2018.
The notes below form part of these financial statements.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
2018
Note GBP
CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables 8 14,618
Cash and cash equivalents 9 1,616,216
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TOTAL ASSETS 1,630,834
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 10 (39,622)
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NET ASSETS 1,591,212
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EQUITY
Share capital 11 239,000
Share premium account 11 1,467,894
Share option reserve 53,252
Retained losses (168,934)
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TOTAL EQUITY 1,591,212
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These financial statements were approved by the Board of
Directors on 4 October 2018 and were signed on its behalf by:
Rodger Sargent (CEO)
The notes below form part of these financial statements.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIODED 30 JUNE 2018
Share Share Share Retained Total
Capital Premium option reserve Losses Equity
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
On - - - - -
incorporation
Loss for the
period
and total
comprehensive
loss - - - (168,934) (168,934)
Shares issue 239,000 - - - 239,000
Share premium
(net
of expenses) - 1,467,894 - - 1,467,894
Grant of share
warrants - - 53,252 - 53,252
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Balance at 30
June
2018 239,000 1,467,894 53,252 (168,934) 1,591,212
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Share premium is stated net of issue costs of GBP233,506.
The notes below form part of these financial statements.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIODED 30 JUNE 2018
Note 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES GBP
Loss after taxation (168,934)
Adjustments for:
Share option charge 53,252
Increase in trade and other payables (14,618)
Increase in trade and other receivables 39,622
Interest payable 2,648
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NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (88,030)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issue of shares (net of costs) 1,706,894
Interest payable (2,648)
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NET CASH INFLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,704,246
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,616,216
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward -
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CARRIED FORWARD 8 1,616,216
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The notes below form part of these financial statements.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIODED 30 JUNE 2018
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Baskerville Capital plc is a public limited company registered
and incorporated in the England and Wales. The Company's principal
activities are described in the Directors' Report. The Company's
registered office and principal place of business is c/o Locke
Lord, 2(nd) floor, 201 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3AB.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by
the European Union. The financial statements have been prepared
using the measurement bases specified by IFRS for each type of
asset, liability, income and expense. The measurement bases are
more fully described in the accounting policies below.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling (GBP)
which is the functional currency of the company.
An overview of standards, amendments and interpretations to
IFRSs issued but not yet effective, and which have not been adopted
early by the Company are presented below under 'Statement of
Compliance'.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements comply with IFRS as adopted by the
European Union. At the date of authorisation of these financial
statements the following Standards and Interpretations affecting
the Company, which have not been applied in these financial
statements, were in issue, but not yet effective. The company does
not plan to adopt these standards early.
-- Amendments to IFRS 2 Share Based Payment (effective for
accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018)
-- IFRS 15 Clarification of Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1
January 2018)
-- IFRS 16 Leases (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019)
Going Concern
The directors have assessed the Company's position as at 30 June
2018 and consider it appropriate to prepare the financial
statements on a going concern basis. There are cash reserves of
GBP1.6m which the directors consider sufficient to ensure that the
Company will be able to continue to meet its commitments as they
fall due for at least twelve months from the date of approval of
the financial statements.
Segment reporting
A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged
in providing products or services that are subject to risks and
returns that are different from those of other business segments. A
geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services
within a particular economic environment that are subject to risks
and returns that are different from those of segments operating in
other economic environments.
The directors are of the opinion that the Company is not
currently engaged in any more than a single sector as it has not
yet traded and has incurred only set up fees and the costs of
running a business for the period. The Company is based in the
United Kingdom and accordingly, no segmental analysis is considered
necessary.
Expenses
All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis and are
presented through the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Share based payments
All share based payments are accounted for in accordance with
IFRS 2 - Share-based payments. The Company issues equity-settled
share based payments in the form of options and warrants to certain
directors and employees. Equity settled share based payments are
measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value
determined at the grant date of equity-settled share based payments
is expensed on a straight line basis over the vesting period, based
on the Company's estimate of shares that will eventually vest.
Share based payments (continued)
Fair value is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, on the basis
of management's best estimate for the effects of
non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural
considerations. At each balance sheet date, the Company revises its
estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest as a
result of the effect of non-market based vesting conditions. The
impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is
recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense
reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to
retained earnings.
Taxation
Current taxation is the taxation currently payable on taxable
profit for the year.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognised and carried at
original invoice value less an allowance for any uncollectible
amounts. An estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of
the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off
when identified.
Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand
deposits, together with other short-term, highly liquid investments
that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which
are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
Trade payables
Trade payables are initially measured at fair value and are
subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective
interest rate method.
Financial instruments
The Company's financial assets comprise cash and cash
equivalents.
The Company's financial liabilities comprise trade payables.
Financial liabilities are obligations to pay cash or other
financial assets and are recognised when the Company becomes a
party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
Equity
Equity comprises the following:
-- "Share capital" represents the nominal value of equity shares.
-- "Share premium" represents the excess over nominal value of
the fair value of consideration received for equity shares, net of
expenses of the share issue.
-- "Share option reserve" represents the value of warrants and options issued.
-- "Retained losses" represents cumulative net gains and losses
recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements
The preparation of financial statement in conformity with IFRS
requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting year. These estimates and assumptions
are based upon management's knowledge and experience of the
amounts, events or actions. Actual results may differ from such
estimates.
3. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
The Company is organised around one business class and the
results are reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker
according to this class. There is one continuing class of business,
being the investment in the medical technology industry.
Given that there is only one continuing class of business,
operating within the UK no further segmental information has been
provided.
4. LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
The loss from operations has been arrived 2018
after charging:
GBP
Legal and professional fees 104,934
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5. AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION 2018
GBP
During the year the Company obtained the following
services
from the Company's auditor:
Fees payable to the Company's auditors
for the audit of the Company's annual
accounts 13,200
Fees payable to the Company's auditors
for other services:
Other services pursuant to legislation 12,600
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25,800
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6. DIRECTOR'S REMUNERATION 2018
GBP
Fees 44,306
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7. TAXATION
Due to tax losses sustained there was no corporation tax payable
by the company in the period.
The tax charge for the year is different from the standard rate
of corporation tax in the United Kingdom. The difference is reconciled
as follows:-
2018
GBP
Loss on ordinary activities before
tax (168,934)
Loss on ordinary activities at the
effective rate of corporation tax
applicable to the Company of 19% (32,097)
Expenses not deductible 10,118
Losses not utilized 21,979
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Total tax charge -
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No deferred tax asset has been recognised as the Directors
cannot be certain that future profits will be sufficient for this
asset to be realised.
Factors affecting future tax charges
There are no factors affecting the tax charge.
8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 2018
GBP
Prepayments 14,618
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9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2018
GBP
Cash at bank 1,616,216
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The Directors consider that the carrying amount of cash and cash
equivalent represents their fair value.
10. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2018
GBP
Trade payables 26,422
Accruals 13,200
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39,622
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The fair value of trade and other payables is considered by the
Directors not to be materially different to carrying amounts.
11. ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL Number of Nominal Share
Shares Value premium
Issued and fully paid No. GBP GBP
At 30 June 2018:
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
Issued on incorporation
Issued on 6 April 2017 10,000,000 50,000 -
Issued on 22 September 2017 37,800,000 189,000 1,467,894
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47,800,000 239,000 1,467,894
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Fully paid ordinary shares, which have a par value of 2.5p,
carry one vote per share and rank equally in respect of
dividends.
Reserve Description and Purpose
Share premium Amount subscribed for share capital in
excess of nominal value.
Share option reserve Value of warrants and options issued
Retained losses Cumulative net gains and losses recognised
in the income statement.
12. SHARE OPTIONS AND DIRECTOR WARRANTS
EQUITY SETTLED SHARE OPTION SCHEME
The Company operates share-based payment arrangements to
remunerate directors and key employees in the form of options and
warrants. The Company also issued warrants to shareholders during
the period. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at
fair value (excluding the effect of non-market based vesting
conditions) at the date of grant. The fair value determined at the
grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed
on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the
Company's estimate of shares that will eventually vest and adjusted
for the effect of non-market based vesting conditions.
The following table sets out the details of these options
granted:
Warrants issued in Warrants at
the
year 30 June 18 Exercise price Issue date Expiry date
Option holder
Derek Kehoe 1,000,000 1,000,000 2.5p 12 07 2017 22 09 2019
Rodger Sargent 1,000,000 1,000,000 2.5p 12 07 2017 22 09 2019
Shareholders 11,500,000 11,500,000 7.5p 11 09 2017 22 09 2019
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13,500,000 13,500,000
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The fair value of the warrants issued to directors was
determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the
inputs to the model were as follows
12 July 2017
Grant date share price 5p
Exercise share price 2.5p
No. of share options 2,000,000
Risk free rate 1%
Expected volatility 40%
Expected option life 2.5 years
Calculated fair value per share 2.7p
Warrants issued to shareholders were issued as one warrant for
every four ordinary shares purchased. As they were part of the
fundraise they have not been valued under IFRS 2.
The total share-based payment expense recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income for the period ended 30 June 2018
in respect of these options granted was GBP53,252.
13. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company manages its capital to ensure that it will be able
to continue as a going concern while maximising returns to
shareholders. It is the current strategy of the Company to finance
its activities from existing equity and reserves and by the issue
of new equity as required.
The Board's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to
maintain investors, creditors and market confidence and to sustain
future development of the business. The Board manages the Company's
affairs to achieve shareholders returns through capital growth and
income.
The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital
requirements.
14. LOSS PER SHARE
The calculation of loss per ordinary share is based on the loss
attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted
average number of shares in issue during the year.
Weighted Average Per shares
Loss number of amount pence
shares
GBP
Basic and diluted earnings
per share 2018 (168,934) 34,085,714 (0.50)p
There is no difference between the basic and diluted loss per
share.
15. NET ASSET VALUATION
The net asset valuation per share is calculated by dividing the
net assets attributable to the equity holders of the Company at the
end of the reporting period by the number of shares in issue.
2018
GBP
Net assets 1,591,212
Number of ordinary shares
in issue 47,800,000
Net asset valuation per share 3.3p
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16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial
risks: market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, cash flow interest
rate risk and equity price risk.
Risk management is carried out by the Board of Directors.
(a) Capital management
The Company's objectives when managing capital are:
-- to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern, so that it continues to provide returns and benefits for
shareholders;
-- to support the Company's growth; and
-- to provide capital for the purpose of strengthening the
Company's risk management capability.
The Company actively and regularly reviews and manages its
capital structure to ensure an optimal capital structure and equity
holder returns, taking into consideration the future capital
requirements of the Company and capital efficiency, prevailing and
projected profitability, projected operating cash flows, projected
capital expenditures and projected strategic investment
opportunities. Management regards total equity as capital and
reserves, for capital management purposes.
(b) Credit risk
The main credit risk relates to liquid funds held at banks. The
credit risk in respect of these bank balances is limited because
the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by
international credit rating agencies.
(c) Liquidity risk
The Company seeks to manage financial risk, to ensure sufficient
liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs.
An analysis of trade and other payables is given in note 10.
These payables are payable within a year.
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The IAS 39 categories of financial asset included in the
statement of financial position and the headings in which they are
included are as follows:
2018
GBP
Financial assets:
Trade and other receivables 14,618
Cash and bank balances 1,616,216
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Financial liabilities at amortised cost:
Trade and other payables 39,622
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17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions with the directors
during the year other than those disclosed in note 12. The
directors consider themselves to be the key management
personnel.
18. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The directors do not consider there to be one ultimate
controlling party.
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