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Port Erin Biopharma Investments Ltd

28 March 2013

Port Erin Biopharma Investments Limited

("Port Erin" or the "Company")

Interim Results for the six month period ending 31 December 2012

The Board of Port Erin, the AIM quoted company focussed on investing in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six month period ending 31 December 2012.

Financial Highlights

 
 
                                  As at 31 December 2012 
-----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
   Shareholders' Funds                      GBP3,134,121 
-----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
   Ordinary Shares in Issue                   33,000,000 
-----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
   Net Asset Value per share                9.4973 pence 
-----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
   Share Price *                            6.5500 pence 
-----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
   Share Price Discount                          (45.0%) 
-----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
   --   Mid-market closing price as at 26 March 2013 

For further information, please contact:-

 
 Port Erin Biopharma Investments 
  Limited 
  Denham Eke                              (+44) 1624 639396 
 Libertas Capital Corporate Finance 
  Limited 
  Sandy Jamieson                         (+44) 20 7569 9650 
 Peterhouse Corporate Finance 
  Limited 
  John Levinson                          (+44) 20 7562 3350 
 

Chairman's statement

Introduction

I have great pleasure in presenting the Interim Results for the period ending 31 December 2012.

The realization that the biosciences as applied to medicine are set right in the middle of fortuitous trends, including rapidly ageing populations, emerging market growth and remarkable technological advance has propelled many drug stocks to new highs. In addition, an increasing flow of venture capital and merger and acquisition activity has characterized the 2012 period.

Financial Review

Despite taking some time to become fully invested in what proved to be a bull market for pharma shares, and also considering that the listing costs had to be absorbed, the Company continues to show a respectable profit.

In the six month period, our investment income was GBP72,881 (2011: GBP157,241). Continuing our policy of keeping controllable costs to the absolute minimum, this resulted in an operating profit of GBP4,077 (2011: loss of GBP166,373). Adding in the interest received, our total comprehensive income was GBP9,866 (2011: loss of GBP164,844). Thus the basic and diluted earnings per share were GBP0.0003 (2011: negative 0.0101). Please note that the figures in parenthesis are not directly comparable as the 2011 figures were for the extended period from 3 May 2011 - the date of incorporation - to 31 December 2011.

Our invested assets at fair value were GBP3,031,135 (2011: 1,809,046), still leaving a cash float of GBP101,241 (2011: GBP1,016,218). After the addition of receivables of GBP9,035 (2011: GBP19,144), our total assets stood at GBP3,141,411 (2011: GBP2,844,408). Following the deduction of share issue costs, our share premium was GBP2,699,013 (2011: GBP3,000,967) and including retained earnings of GBP435,075 (2011: negative GBP164,844) and payables, our total equity and liabilities stood at GBP3,141,411 (2011: GBP2,844,408). Again, the figures in parenthesis are not directly comparable; but notwithstanding, the overall growth in assets was 10.44% for the period.

Thus the net asset value per share at 31 December 2012 was 9.5 pence (2011: 8.6 pence), an increase of 10.5%.

Strategy and Outlook

I expect this trend of profitability to continue and remain very optimistic about the portfolio that we have assembled for our shareholders, amongst which my own interests are the largest. As you know, in our efforts to minimize operational cost, we are not and for the immediate future do not intend to, charge any ongoing management fee. The portfolio is constructed to mirror as far as is possible the investments that I make as part of my own investment strategy, and as such reflects a balanced mix of larger companies, combined with more speculative positions. Among those shares that have performed well, Medivation, which has commercialized a new prostate cancer therapy, shines out, as do Roche Holdings and Gilead Sciences. Gilead Sciences has a remarkable dominance of the HIV space and is likely to repeat that hegemony with its new suite of Hepatitis C products. Onyx Pharmaceuticals has also been a standout, with its new drug for multiple myeloma, Kryopolis(c) seeing very rapid acceptance.

For the present, we have high hopes for a number of our investments, including Plethora Solutions Holdings, whose drug for premature ejaculation is edging closer to commercialization; additionally, Summit Corporation. is engaged in the development of a therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an inevitably fatal disease affecting 1 in 5,000 boys. I am on the board of both these companies.

Among larger companies, I am bullish on Bristol-Myers Squibb, whose new anti-thrombotic agent, Eliquis(c) , partnered with Pfizer, is likely to be a very successful drug, with our estimate of annual sales worldwide reaching US$ 5 billion.

Finally, Synergy Pharmaceuticals, in which we have an investment, has remarkable prospects with its soon to be commercialized product for chronic constipation, and TrovaGene has interesting prospects with its diagnostics business.

I, together with our team of analysts, have attended multiple industry events in the past year, all at no cost to Port Erin Biopharma, and have met with over 100 companies. We recognize that occasionally we will have wipe-outs in individual companies: such is the nature of the drug discovery business, but we expect to make up for that with the winners that we hope to have backed, where many multiples of return may be anticipated. In addition, with a considerable percentage of the portfolio invested in larger, cash-flow rich firms, spread across multiple markets, we should mitigate the extreme volatility that is a characteristic of the smaller to medium sized companies in the sector. We will also reap the rewards of dividend flows which will grow over the years.

In conclusion, I have taken the opportunity of market weakness and the discount to net asset value to add to my holdings in our Company and will continue to do so as far as I am able. I remain very optimistic about the prospects for our business. Indeed, as of today, we continue to outperform all relevant indices.

Jim Mellon

Chairman

Statement of comprehensive income

 
                                                                                  *                  # 
                                    Notes                 Period             Period             Period 
                                                           ended              ended              ended 
                                                      31/12/2012         31/12/2011         30/06/2012 
                                                     (unaudited)        (unaudited)          (audited) 
                                                             GBP                GBP                GBP 
 
 Investment Income                      3                 72,881            157,241            510,515 
 
 Operating expenses 
 Directors' fees                      2,5                (5,000)            (5,000)           (10,000) 
 Other costs                            4               (57,231)          (327,363)           (84,062) 
 Foreign exchange (losses)/gains                         (6,573)              8,749              6,295 
 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Profit/(loss) from operating 
  activities                            5                  4,077          (166,373)            422,748 
 
 Interest received                                         5,789              1,529              2,460 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Profit/(loss) before 
  taxation                                                 9,866          (164,844)            425,208 
 
 Taxation                                                      -                                     - 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Profit/(loss) for the 
  period                                                   9,866          (164,844)            425,208 
 
 Other comprehensive                                           -                  -                  - 
  income 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Total comprehensive income/(loss) 
  for the period                                           9,866          (164,844)            425,208 
 
 
 
   Basic and diluted earnings 
   per share                           11                 0.0003           (0.0101)             0.0181 
 
 

* Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2011.

# Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 30 June 2012.

The Directors consider that the Company's activities are continuing.

Statement of financial position

 
                                                                                  *                  # 
                                    Notes             31/12/2012         31/12/2011         30/06/2012 
                                                     (unaudited)        (unaudited)          (audited) 
                                                             GBP                GBP                GBP 
 
 Current assets 
 Financial assets at 
  fair value through profit 
  or loss                             7                3,031,135          1,809,046          2,909,183 
 Trade and other receivables                               9,035             19,144              9,580 
 Cash and cash equivalents                               101,241          1,016,218            237,391 
 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Total assets                                          3,141,411          2,844,408          3,156,154 
 
 
 Equity and liabilities 
 
 Capital and reserves 
 Share capital                       6                        33                 33                 33 
 Share premium                       6                 2,699,013          3,000,967          2,699,013 
 Retained earnings/(accumulated 
  loss)                                                  435,075          (164,844)            425,208 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
                                                       3,134,121          2,836,156          3,124,254 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables            9                     7,290              8,252             31,900 
 
                                                ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Total equity and liabilities                          3,141,411          2,844,408          3,156,154 
 
 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 26 March 2013 and were signed on their behalf by:

Denham Eke

Director

* Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2011.

# Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 30 June 2012.

Statement of changes in equity

 
                                                                                                  *                  # 
                                     Share              Share    Retained profit    Retained profit    Retained profit 
                                   Premium            Capital         31/12/2012         31/12/2011         30/06/2012 
                                                                     (unaudited)        (unaudited)          (audited) 
                                       GBP                GBP                GBP                GBP                GBP 
 
 Balance brought 
  forward                        2,699,013                 33            425,208                  -                  - 
 
   Total comprehensive 
   income 
   for the period                        -                  -              9,866          (164,844)            425,208 
 Transactions with 
 owners: 
 
 Shares issued                           -                  -                  -          3,001,000          3,001,000 
 
 Share issue costs                       -                  -                  -                  -          (301,954) 
 
                          ----------------   ----------------   ----------------   ----------------   ---------------- 
 Balance carried 
  forward                        2,699,013                 33            435,075          2,836,156          3,124,254 
 
 

* Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2011.

# Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 30 June 2012.

Statement of cash flows

 
                                         Notes                                 *                # 
                                                         Period           Period           Period 
                                                          ended            ended            ended 
                                                         31/12/           31/12/       30/06/2012 
                                                           2012             2011 
                                                    (unaudited)      (unaudited)        (audited) 
 
                                                            GBP              GBP              GBP 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit/(loss) for the period                             9,866        (164,844)          425,208 
 Adjusted for: 
  Interest received                                     (5,789)          (1,529)          (2,460) 
  Realised and unrealised gains                        (66,341)                -        (494,066) 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
 Operating profit before changes 
  in working capital                                   (62,264)        (166,373)         (71,318) 
 
 Decrease/(increase) in receivables                         545         (19,144)          (9,580) 
 (Decrease)/increase in payables                       (24,610)            8,252           31,900 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
 Net cash outflow from operating 
  activities                                           (86,329)        (177,265)         (48,998) 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of investments                              (532,831)      (1,809,046)      (3,775,097) 
 Proceeds from sale of investments                      483,004                -        1,359,980 
 Interest received                                            6            1,529            2,460 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                                                       (49,821)      (1,807,517)      (2,412,657) 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
  Share issues                               6                -        3,001,000        3,001,000 
 Share issue costs                                            -                -        (301,954) 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                                                              -        3,001,000        2,699,046 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
 
 (Decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                                (136,150)        1,016,218          237,391 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at                           237,391                -                - 
  beginning of period 
                                                 --------------   --------------   -------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of period                                     101,241        1,016,218          237,391 
 
 

* Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2011.

# Period from 3 May 2011 (date of incorporation) to 30 June 2012.

Notes to the financial statements

   1          Accounting policies 

Port Erin Biopharma Investments Limited is a Company domiciled in the Isle of Man. The Company's strategy is to create value for Shareholders through investing in companies that have the potential to generate substantial revenues through the development of biopharmaceutical drugs.

The principal accounting policies are set out below.

                a)         Statement of compliance 

The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis except for the valuation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 26 March 2013.

                b)         Basis of preparation 

Use of estimates and judgment

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision only affects that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

These accounts adopt the same accounting policies as those recorded in the audited annual accounts to 30 June 2012.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, taking into consideration the level of cash and cash equivalents held by the Company. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company will have adequate resources for its continuing existence and projected activities for the foreseeable future, and for these reasons, continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2012.

Functional and presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Pound Sterling which is the Company's functional currency.

   2          Directors' fees 

The fees of Directors who served during the period to 31 December 2012 were as follows:

 
                                               31/12/12         31/12/11       30/06/2012 
                                                    GBP              GBP              GBP 
                                            (unaudited)      (unaudited)        (audited) 
  James Mellon                                        -                -                - 
 Tom Winnifrith (resigned 30/05/2012)                 -                -                - 
 Nicholas James Woolard                           5,000            5,000           10,000 
 Denham Eke (appointed 30/05/2012)                    -                -                - 
                                         --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                                                  5,000            5,000           10,000 
 
 

On 6 May 2011, Shellbay Investments Limited entered into a letter of appointment with the Company to provide the services of James Mellon as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company. The letter of appointment was for an initial period of twelve months, from 16 May 2011 and was renewed on 1 June 2012, and may be terminated on not less than one month's notice given by either party at any time. The letter of appointment contains provisions for early termination, inter alia, in the event of a breach by James Mellon. Remuneration under the letter of appointment shall be payable to Shellbay Investments Limited and shall be satisfied by the issue of such number of Ordinary Shares equivalent to 15.0 per cent. of any increase in the Net Asset Value of the Company over each quarterly period. There are no provisions providing for any benefit to Shellbay Investments Limited or James Mellon on the termination of the engagement. The Director of Shellbay Investments Limited has agreed to waive any share-based payments until the Net Asset Value of each share exceeds 10.00 pence.

On 6 May 2011 Nicholas James Woolard entered into a letter of appointment with the Company to provide services as a Non-Executive Director of the Company. The letter of appointment is for an initial period of twelve months, from 16 May 2011, and may be terminated on not less than three months' notice given by either party to the other at any time. The letter of appointment contains provisions for early termination, inter alia, in the event of a breach by Nicholas James Woolard. Remuneration under the letter of appointment shall be an annual fee of GBP10,000 payable on a quarterly basis. There are no provisions providing for any benefit to Nicholas James Woolard on the termination of the engagement.

Denham Eke was appointed a Director on 30 May 2012 and currently receives no remuneration for providing his services.

At present, there are no other fees due by the Company in respect of investment management services.

   3          Investment income 
 
                                             31/12/2012       31/12/2011       30/06/2012 
                                                    GBP              GBP              GBP 
                                            (unaudited)      (unaudited)        (audited) 
  Dividend income                                 6,541            1,291           16,448 
  Net realised gains on sale of 
   investments                                   50,529           37,714          226,308 
  Net unrealised gains on investments            15,812          118,236          267,759 
                                         --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                                                 72,881          157,241          510,515 
 
   4          Other costs 
 
                                          31/12/2012       31/12/2011       30/06/2012 
                                                 GBP              GBP              GBP 
                                         (unaudited)      (unaudited)        (audited) 
 
    Auditors' remuneration for the 
    current period                             7,200                -           14,400 
  Bank charges                                   119              550              826 
  Insurance                                    3,176            2,815            5,939 
  Marketing                                       72                -            1,000 
  Printing and stationery                          -              680                - 
  Professional fees                           46,664          323,378           61,857 
  Sundry expenses                                  -               40               40 
                                      --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                                              57,231          327,363           84,062 
 

The Company has no employees other than the Directors.

   5          Profit from operating activities 

Profit from operating activities is stated after charging:

 
                          31/12/2012       31/12/2011       30/06/2012 
                                 GBP              GBP              GBP 
                         (unaudited)      (unaudited)        (audited) 
 
    Auditors' fees             7,200                -           14,400 
  Directors' fees              5,000            5,000           10,000 
                      --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                              12,200            5,000           24,400 
 
   6          Share capital and share premium 

Each share in the Company confers upon the shareholder:

   --   the right to one vote at a meeting of the shareholders or on any resolution of shareholders; 
   --   the right to an equal share in any dividend paid by the Company, and 

-- the right to an equal share in the distribution of the surplus assets of the Company on its liquidation

The Company may by resolution of Directors redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire all or any of the shares in the Company subject to regulations set out in the Company's Articles of Association.

 
                                         31/12/2012 
                                                GBP 
                                        (unaudited) 
 
  Authorised 
  2,000,000,000 Ordinary shares 
   of GBP0.000001                             2,000 
 
  Issued 
  33,000,000 Ordinary shares of 
   GBP0.000001 each                              33 
                                   ---------------- 
                                                 33 
 
 
 
  Share premium 
  3 shares issued at incorporation                         997 
  30,000,000 shares issued on 15 September 
   2011                                              2,999,970 
  Share issue costs                                  (301,954) 
                                              ---------------- 
                                                     2,699,013 
 
 

On incorporation the authorised share capital of the Company was GBP2,000 divided into 2,000 ordinary shares of GBP1 each. At incorporation, 3 ordinary shares were subscribed for at GBP333.33 each, resulting in share premium of GBP997.

On 9 May 2011, pursuant to a Director's resolution, the authorised share capital was divided into 2,000,000,000 ordinary shares of GBP0.000001 each. Following this, the shares issued at incorporation were sub-divided by 1,000,000 resulting in there being 3,000,000 ordinary shares in issue at this date.

On 15 September 2011 the Company issued 30,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of GBP0.10 each resulting in share premium of GBP2,999,970.

Capital management

The Company manages its capital to maximise the return to shareholders through the optimisation of equity. The capital structure of the Company as at 31 December 2012 consists of equity attributable to equity holders of the Company, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed.

The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of economic conditions and the strategy approved by shareholders. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may make dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares and release the share premium account. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the period under review.

   7          Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
 
                  31/12/2012 
                         GBP 
  Quoted           2,709,427 
  Unquoted           321,708 
              -------------- 
                   3,031,135 
 
 
 
  Equities         3,007,987 
  Warrants            23,148 
              -------------- 
                   3,031,135 
 
 
   8          Financial instruments 

Financial Risk Management

The Company has risk management policies that systematically view the risks that could prevent it from achieving its objectives. These policies are intended to manage risks identified in such a way that opportunities to deliver the Company's objectives are achieved. The Company's risk management takes place in the context of day-to-day operations and normal business processes such as strategic and business planning. The Directors have identified each risk and are responsible for coordinating and continuously improving risk strategies, processes and measures in accordance with the Company's established business objectives.

The Company's principal financial instruments consist of cash, receivables and payables arising from its operations and activities. The main risks arising from the Company's financial instruments and the policies for managing each of these risks are summarised below.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with the counterparty's inability to fulfil its obligations. The Company's credit risk is primarily attributable to investments, receivables and cash balances with the maximum exposure being the reported balance in the statement of financial position. The Company has a nominal level of debtors and as such the Company believes that the credit risk is minimal. The Company holds available cash with licensed banks which have a strong history. The Company considers the credit ratings of banks in which it holds funds in order to reduce exposure to credit risk.

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:

 
                               Carrying amount   Carrying amount   Carrying amount 
                                    31/12/2012        31/12/2011        30/06/2012 
                                           GBP               GBP               GBP 
 
    Investments and loans 
   Quoted                            2,709,427         1,809,046         2,802,587 
   Unquoted                            321,708                 -            42,563 
  Cash and cash equivalents            101,241         1,016,218           237,391 
                                --------------    --------------    -------------- 
                                     3,132,376         2,825,264         3,082,541 
 
 

Market price risk

Market price risk is the risk that the market price will fluctuate due to macro-economic issues such as changes in market factors specific to that security, market interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

The Company is exposed to significant market price risks as financial instruments recognised are linked to market price volatility.

A 1% increase/decrease in market value of investments would increase/decrease equity and profit by GBP30,311.

Cash flow and funding risk

The Company is exposed to liquidity risk to the extent that it holds investments that it may not be able to sell quickly at close to fair value.

The risk is managed by the Company by means of cash flow planning to ensure that future cash requirements are anticipated and, where financial instruments have to be sold to meet these requirements, the process is carried out in a controlled manner intended to minimise the liquidity risk involved.

Interest rate risk

A significant share of the Company's assets is comprised of cash held at banks. As a result, the Company is subject to risk due to fluctuations in the prevailing level of market interest rates. However, income earned from bank interest is not considered material to the Company's performance or financial position.

Fair values of financial instruments

At 31 December 2012 the carrying amounts of cash resources, trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities.

Foreign currency risk

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on fluctuations related to financial assets and liabilities that are denominated in a number of currencies.

GBP equivalents as at 31 December 2012

 
                                    Trade & 
           Investments    other receivables     Cash at bank     Total by currency 
                   GBP                  GBP              GBP                   GBP 
 
 GBP           705,687                9,039          101,241               815,967 
 USD         2,034,349                    -                -             2,034,349 
 EUR            32,190                    -                -                32,190 
 DKK            50,786                    -                -                50,786 
 ILS                 -                    -                -                     - 
 JPY           140,762                    -                -               140,762 
 SEK            67,361                    -                -                67,361 
        --------------       --------------   --------------        -------------- 
             3,031,135                9,039          101,241             3,141,415 
 
 

GBP equivalents as at 31 December 2011

 
                                    Trade & 
           Investments    other receivables     Cash at bank         Total by 
                                                                     currency 
                   GBP                  GBP              GBP              GBP 
 
 GBP           532,053               19,144        1,015,176        1,566,373 
 USD         1,232,055                    -            1,042        1,233,097 
 EUR                 -                    -                -                - 
 DKK                 -                    -                -                - 
 ILS            44,938                    -                -           44,938 
 JPY                 -                    -                -                - 
 SEK                 -                    -                -                - 
        --------------       --------------   --------------   -------------- 
             1,809,046               19,144        1,016,218        2,844,408 
 
 

GBP equivalents as at 30 June 2012

 
                                    Trade & 
           Investments    other receivables     Cash at bank     Total by currency 
                   GBP                  GBP              GBP                   GBP 
 
 GBP           424,240                9,580          120,905               554,725 
 USD         2,016,875                    -          108,089             2,124,964 
 CAD            30,057                                     -                30,057 
 CHF           160,387                    -            4,411               164,798 
 DKK            73,848                    -            1,529                75,377 
 JPY           140,607                    -            2,457               143,064 
 ILS                 -                    -                -                     - 
 SEK            63,169                    -                -                63,169 
        --------------       --------------   --------------        -------------- 
             2,909,183                9,580          237,391             3,156,154 
 
 

The following significant exchange rate applied during the period:

 
                     Average rate 
                for active period     Period end rate 
                          USD/GBP             USD/GBP 
 
 31/12/2012                1.5988              1.6168 
 31/12/2011                1.6012              1.5428 
 30/06/2012                1.5909              1.5617 
 

Sensitivity analysis

A 5% per cent. strengthening of Sterling against the US Dollar at period end would have decreased equity and profit for the period by the amounts shown below. The analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

 
                    Equity   Profit or loss 
 31/12/2012    (GBP96,424)      (GBP96,424) 
 31/12/2011    (GBP86,103)      (GBP86,103) 
 30/06/2012   (GBP138,558)     (GBP138,558) 
 
 
 
 

A 5% percent weakening of Sterling against the US Dollar at period end would have increased equity and profit for the period by the amounts shown below. The analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

 
           Equity   Profit or loss 
              USD              USD 
 
 USD   GBP101,307       GBP101,307 
 

Fair value hierarchy measurement at 31 December 2012

Investments in securities at fair value

 
                                      Quoted prices 
                                  In active markets     Significant other      Significant 
                                      for identical            observable     unobservable 
                                             assets                inputs           Inputs 
                         Total            (level 1)             (level 2)        (level 3) 
 Investments 
 Quoted              2,709,427            2,709,427                     -                - 
 Unquoted              321,708                    -                     -          321,708 
                --------------       --------------        --------------   -------------- 
                     3,031,135            2,709,427                     -          321,708 
 
                                      Fair value hierarchy measurement at 31 December 2011 
                                                   Investments in securities at fair value 
                                      Quoted prices 
                                  In active markets     Significant other      Significant 
                                      for identical            observable     unobservable 
                                             assets                inputs           Inputs 
                         Total            (level 1)             (level 2)        (level 3) 
 
 Investments 
 Quoted              1,809,046            1,809,046                     -                - 
 Unquoted                    -                    -                     -                - 
                --------------       --------------        --------------   -------------- 
                     1,809,046            1,809,046                     -                - 
 
                                          Fair value hierarchy measurement at 30 June 2012 
                                                   Investments in securities at fair value 
                                      Quoted prices 
                                  In active markets     Significant other      Significant 
                                      for identical            observable     unobservable 
                                             assets                inputs           Inputs 
                         Total            (level 1)             (level 2)        (level 3) 
 Investments 
 Quoted              2,802,587            2,802,587                     -                - 
 Unquoted               42,563                    -                     -           42,563 
                --------------       --------------        --------------   -------------- 
                     2,845,150            2,802,587                     -           42,563 
 

There have been no disposals of investments classified as level 3 during the period.

   9          Trade and other payables 
 
                                 31/12/2012       31/12/2011       30/06/2012 
                                        GBP              GBP              GBP 
                                (unaudited)      (unaudited)        (audited) 
 
  Provision for audit fee             7,200                -           14,400 
  Other                                   -                -           17,500 
                             --------------   --------------   -------------- 
                                      7,200                -           31,900 
 
   10        Share warrants 

At the date of admission to AIM, the Company issued 30,000,000 non-transferable warrants, entitling the holder to subscribe for one new ordinary share for every placing share, and which will not be admitted to trading on AIM. The warrants may be exercised for 12.5 pence at any time within two years of the date of issue. The warrant exercise is either at the option of the holder or at the option of the Company, in the event that the closing price of the ordinary shares is more than 20 pence for five consecutive trading days. In considering the share subscription price, the lack of historic share price performance data, and the price and conditions attaching to exercise, the Directors deem the warrants to have no separate value from the shares issued on the Company's admission to AIM.

The total number of share warrants in issue at listing is set out below:

 
                                                                              Fair value 
                            Grant        Term in     Exercise                 of warrants 
   Recipients                Date         Years       Price        Issued      at issue 
                        9 September 
 Placing subscribers        2011           2        GBP0.125    30,000,000        - 
 
   11         Basic and diluted earnings per share 

The calculation of basic earnings per share of the Company is based on the profit for the period of GBP9,866 and the weighted average number of shares of 33,000,000 in issue during the period.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares such as warrants and options. There is no dilutive effect at 31 December 2012 because the warrants are not able to be exercised until a market-based criterion is satisfied. This criterion had not been satisfied at period end.

   12         Commitments and contingent liabilities 

There are no known commitments or contingent liabilities as at the period end.

   13         Events after the reporting date 

There have been no material events since the reporting date that require disclosure in the interim financial statements.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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