TIDMNUOG
RNS Number : 8302H
Nu-Oil and Gas PLC
07 December 2020
7 December 2020
Nu-Oil and Gas plc
("Nu-Oil" or "the Company")
Audited Results for the year ended 30 June 2020 and notice of
Annual General Meeting
The Company today announces its audited results for the year
ended 30 June 2020 and that it has posted its notice of Annual
General Meeting
Highlights
-- On 2 October 2019, the Company announced a critical
restructuring which included: Board changes, debt restructuring, a
GBP500,000 placing and the sale of the Company's joint venture
MFDevCo. This restructuring was approved by Shareholders at the
General Meeting 4 November 2019, following which the Company was
designated an AIM Rule 15 Cash Shell
-- On 21 October 2019, Nu-Oil announced it had returned the
equity it held in Enegi Oil Inc. ("Enegi") with immediate effect.
This was donated at nil cost to Enegi. The consequence was that
Nu-Oil would have no further claim or call on Enegi and,
furthermore, any recourse to Nu-Oil of potential claims made
against Enegi would be restricted.
-- On 6 January 2020, the Company completed a GBP420,000 placing of new ordinary shares
-- On 17 March 2020, a strategy update was announced in which
the Company confirmed its acquisition efforts and focus was on the
environmental industries sector
-- On 14 April 2020, a potential RTO target announcement
triggered the suspension of the Company's shares from trading on
AIM. Despite efforts to the contrary, it was not possible to find
mutually agreeable terms and the potential transaction did not
proceed.
-- On 9 September, in line with the guidance issued in Inside
AIM: Coronavirus - Temporary Measures 20 March 2020, the Company
was granted an extension to the deadline by which it must complete
a reverse takeover.
Annual General Meeting
The Company also announces that its Annual General Meeting of
shareholders ("AGM") will be held at Audley House, 13 Palace
Street, London, SW1E 5HX on Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 10:00
a.m. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all resolutions will be voted on
by way of a poll. Shareholders will not be permitted to attend the
AGM in person and are strongly encouraged to submit their form of
proxy in advance of the meeting to ensure their votes are
registered.
Financial Statements
Included with this announcement is a summary of the Company's
Annual Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2019 as extracted from
the Annual Report, being:
-- Chairman's Statement
-- Strategic Report
-- Consolidated Income Statement
-- Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
-- Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
-- Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
-- Consolidated Statement of Cashflows
-- Notes to the Financial Statements
The full Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year
ended 30 June 2020 and the notice of AGM are available to download
from the Company's website at www.nu-oilandgas.com. Those
shareholders who have elected to receive paper copies of all
communications will receive a copy of both documents in addition to
the AGM Letters and proxy forms, which have been sent to all
shareholders today. Shareholders can change their chosen method of
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Enquiries
Nu-Oil and Gas Plc Tel: +44 (0)330 895
7988
Strand Hanson
Rory Murphy / Ritchie Balmer / Jack Tel: +44 (0)20 7409
Botros 3494
Novum Securities Limited
Jon Bellis Tel: +44 (0) 20 7399
9425
Disclaimer
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by
the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under
the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 ("MAR").
Chairman's Statement
Dear Shareholders,
2020 has been a notable year for many reasons not least because
of Covid-19 disruptions which have reached every part of society.
In spite of the difficult backdrop of Covid-19, the Company has
taken necessary steps to survive. The Board remains confident it
will find shareholders a value accretive transaction from which it
can rebuild.
As many of the long-term shareholders will know the Company's
difficulties long pre-dated 4 November 2019 when the Company became
an AIM Rule 15 Cash Shell. The Company began the financial year
with negligible cash, several related party and third-party
liabilities which it did not have the means to settle and continued
to incur costs it did not have the means to pay for. The
restructuring, first announced in October 2019, proved vital in
avoiding liquidation and the total loss of shareholder value. That
restructuring was approved by you as shareholders in November 2019
and during the period which followed the Board and I have worked to
find the right transaction from which to platform the Company's
turnaround.
Finding a suitable transaction has been slower than we would
have anticipated and has been inevitably hindered by external
disruptions. Notwithstanding those challenges, the Board has taken
a commercial but very disciplined approach to its evaluation of
opportunities and has been laser focused on expenditure, including
deferring payments to directors until a transaction is completed.
Over the year we have succeeded in getting many of the legacy
liabilities which carried over from before the restructuring under
control and the cost saving initiatives implemented have allowed
the cash balance to stretch significantly further than would
otherwise have been feasible. This disciplined approach, which is
uncomfortable in the short-term we believe will inevitably be
beneficial in securing a more financially resilient foundation from
which to grow shareholder value.
As of the date of this letter the Company is actively engaged
with several opportunities and hopes to make an announcement of one
of these in due course.
I would like to take this moment to thank you for your continued
support during this uncertain phase in the Company's evolution. The
Company is in a perilous situation at the moment, but your
Directors are taking prudent measures to work towards building a
business that has a sustainable value growth trajectory.
Jay Bhattacherjee, Non-Executive Chairman, 7 December 2020
Strategic Report
Principal activities
Following the divestment of the Company's joint venture,
MFDevCo, which was approved at the General Meeting held on 4
November 2019, the Company was designated an AIM Rule 15 Cash
Shell. Currently, the Company has until 4 May 2021 to complete an
acquisition or acquisitions constituting a reverse takeover to
maintain its listing.
Nu Oil and Gas plc was incorporated in the United Kingdom and
the current Group head office is at Audley House, 13 Palace Street,
London, SW1E 5HX, United Kingdom.
Financial Review
The Consolidated Financial Statements and notes on pages 24
through to 44 should be read in conjunction with this review which
has been included to assist in the understanding of the Group's
financial position at 30 June 2020.
Loss before tax
Loss for the period was GBP650,000 (2019: GBP2,799,000 loss),
comprising administrative expenses of GBP739,000 (2019:
GBP2,011,000), GBP7,000 in respect of furloughed employees shown
separately as other income, finance costs of GBP306,000 (2019:
GBP788,000) and a net gain on disposal of discontinued operations
and restructuring of GBP388,000.
The loss included depreciation, amortisation and impairments of
GBP2,000 in the period (2019: GBP1,000,000).
Statement of Financial Position
The consolidated statement of financial position for the Group
is shown on page 25 . Net liabilities at 30 June 2020 were
GBP1,466,000 (2019: net liabilities of GBP3,419,000). The change in
net liabilities reflected a combination of several items including:
the divestment of non-core and legacy assets and investments as a
part of the essential restructuring announced in October 2019; the
settlement of several legacy liabilities and the refinancing of the
Group's loan position.
In addition, fundraising activities undertaken in the period
raised GBP920,000 in gross proceeds through the issue of new
ordinary shares.
The majority of the Group's liabilities at the year-end related
to the loans and creditor and accrued balances. On 2 October 2019,
the Company announced that it had agreed to settle related party
liabilities by transferring ownership of its 50% interest in
MFDevCo. In addition, following the sale of the Shard Loan to C4
Energy Ltd, the debt was refinanced and restructured. Although the
Balance Sheet records a liability of GBP966,000 in relation to the
C4 loan as a non-current liability, the balance reflects the
Company's compliance with International Accounting Standards on
financial instruments. Notwithstanding this, the Company remains
contractually obligated to settle the full GBP2,500,000 which
remains outstanding until settled per terms announced 2 October
2019.
At 30 June 2020, the Group had cash balances of GBP230,000
compared to GBP58,000 at 30 June 2019. The Group had trade and
other payables of GBP655,000 at 30 June 2020 (2019: GBP1,440,000).
Post period cash as of November 2020 is approximately
GBP190,000.
Cash flows
Net cash inflow for the year was GBP172,000 compared with a net
outflow of GBP803,000 in 2019. The change in net cash flow year on
year being mainly due to the increased level of funds raised in the
market and the reduction in the overall cost base of the
business.
Cash Shell Status
On 4 November 2019, with the approval of the resolutions at the
Company's General Meeting and the sale of the Company's 50%
interest in MFDevCo to RMRI, the Company was designated an AIM Rule
15 cash shell. This requires the Company to make an acquisition (or
acquisitions) which would constitute a reverse takeover under AIM
Rule 14 within a prescribed timetable. On 14 April 2020, the
Company announced a proposed reverse takeover transaction and
suspension of trading. Following a period of due diligence, on 8
July, the Company announced the proposed transaction was no longer
proceeding despite efforts to agree mutually acceptable terms. On 9
September 2020, the Company announced that, in line with the
guidance issued in Inside AIM: Coronavirus - Temporary Measures 20
March 2020, the Company has been granted a six month extension
bringing the deadline by which a reverse takeover must complete to
4 May 2021. Should the Company be unsuccessful in making an
acquisition by that date then the Company's admission to trading on
AIM would be cancelled unless a further extension is granted of
which there is no guarantee.
Going Concern
The Directors judge it appropriate to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the Consolidated and Company Financial
Statements.
In forming this judgement, the Directors reviewed the Group's
funding, budget and business plan for the twelve months from
signing the financial statements. The Directors have relied upon
the critical assumption that the Group will be able to achieve the
key milestones of the business plan, notably with regard to
securing an acquisition or acquisitions which will constitute a
reverse takeover, which they believe will result in the
availability of adequate additional funding.
The Directors have concluded that to the extent that these
assumptions are not valid, there exists a material uncertainty that
casts significant doubt upon the Group's and the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern.
Nevertheless, having stress-tested several forecast scenario
assumptions and based on the knowledge that the Company is actively
in negotiations with several targets, the Company is now assessing
the implications of such acquisitions under AIM Rules. The Company
has until 4 May 2021 to complete an acquisition which will
constitute a reverse takeover, failing which the Company's
admission to AIM could be cancelled, should this occur there would
be no external market for shareholders to trade their shares in the
Company.
The Directors therefore consider the assumptions as valid and
consequently continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing
the financial statements.
Other events during the financial year
On 21 October 2019 the Company announced the return of the
equity interest it held in Enegi Oil Inc. ("EOI") back to EOI in
accordance with the applicable laws in Newfoundland, Canada.
Although the investment value at the end of 2019 had been fully
impaired in the financial statements, as at the start of this
financial year the Company and prior to 21 October 2019, was a
shareholder of EOI. Following the return of equity EOI will no
longer be consolidated in the Group accounts.
On 4 November 2019, the Company convened a General Meeting where
all resolutions relating to the restructuring announced on 2
October 2019 were carried. The passing of these resolutions
resulted in the Company announcing its designation as an AIM Rule
15 Cash Shell.
The restructuring gave rise to the following and largely
inter-conditional key events: the sale of the Company's 50%
interest in MFDevCo to RMRI and settlement of all associated
related party balances; refinancing of the Company's main loan
balance; the raising of GBP500,000 through the placing of new
ordinary shares; the sub-division of the Company's share capital;
and the reconstitution of the Company's Board of directors. The
reconstituted Board of directors saw the appointment of Mr. Jay
Bhattacherjee as Non-Executive Chairman, the appointment of Mr.
Andrew Dennan as Non-Executive Director alongside the continuation
of Mr. Frank Jackson and Mr. Graham Scotton as Non-Executive
Directors. On 13 November 2019, the Company announced the
resignation, with immediate effect, of Mr. Graham Scotton.
On 6 January 2020, the Company announced an additional fundraise
of GBP420,000. Subsequently, at the Company's Annual General
Meeting held on 24 January 2020, all resolutions were passed.
On 17 March 2020, the Company announced that potential RTO
targets were being evaluated across all sectors. Following this, on
14 April 2020 the Company's shares were suspended from trading
following the announcement that it had signed Heads of Terms on a
proposed RTO transaction within the circular economy industry.
Unfortunately, following due diligence and despite efforts to agree
mutually acceptable terms, the proposed transaction was not
progressed.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
Risk recognition and management are viewed as integral to the
Group's objectives of creating and maintaining shareholder value.
In spite of its designation as a cash shell, this remains true.
The Board, as a whole, is responsible for oversight of the
processes by which risk is considered for both ongoing operations
and prospective actions. In specific areas, it is assisted by the
Audit and the Risk Committees. Management is responsible for
establishing procedures which provide assurance that major business
risks are identified, consistently assessed and appropriately
addressed.
Cash Shell Status
The Directors consider the following of particular relevance
given the Company's designation as a cash shell:
Ability to maintain AIM listing : As noted the Company has until
4 May 2021 to complete an acquisition which will constitute a
reverse takeover, failing which the Company's admission to AIM
could be cancelled, should this occur there would be no external
market for shareholders to trade their shares in the Company.
Ability of the Company to continue as a going concern : As
detailed in note 1, the ability of the Company to continue as a
going concern is dependent on its ability to raise adequate finance
in support of its acquisition objectives and working capital
requirements over the upcoming period. However, in the event that
the Company fails to raise sufficient funding to meet its
objectives, it may not be able to continue as a going concern.
Ability of the Company to attract and close an RTO : There
remains uncertainty as to closing of an transaction that qualifies
as an RTO as well as the risk that should such RTO transaction be
identified whether it attracts investment capital needed and/or is
voted through at a future general meeting.
Financial Risk Management:
In addition, the following risks can arise in the normal course
of business, and therefore considered relevant for the Company:
Currency risk: The Group may be exposed to changes in the
exchange rate between the British pound (i.e. its reporting
currency) and foreign currencies. Such movements could impact the
financial performance of the Company. During the reporting year,
the Group's held interests in Canadian Dollars via its subsidiary,
Enegi Oil Inc. At each period end, assets and liabilities that are
held in a currency other than the Group's reporting currency are
translated into sterling. The resultant foreign currency gain or
loss arising is reflected in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income (SOCI) in the period in which it arises.
Liquidity risk: The Company's approach to managing liquidity is
to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient
liquidity to meet its liabilities when due and to not undertake
commitments which it is unable to meet, under both normal and
stressed conditions. The Company has access to funding via capital
markets (debt and equity) and these are considered sufficient to
meet the anticipated funding requirements. Cash flow forecasts of
the Company's liquidity requirements are monitored to ensure it has
sufficient cash to meet operational needs over the next twelve
months.
Financing risk: As the Group does not yet produce revenues it
needs to continue to raise finance to implement its business
strategy. The Board regularly monitors the availability of finance
to ensure that it has sufficient confidence it can fund the actions
that the Group needs to take to implement its strategy.
Section 172(1) Statement
Nu-Oil considers a collaborative engagement with its
stakeholders to be an important component of developing a
successful business and those stakeholders include not only
shareholders, lenders, but also suppliers, employees and regulatory
bodies where appropriate. Set out below is a description of the way
in which Directors of the Company have regard for the matters set
out in Section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006, namely:
a) the likely consequences of any decision in the long term
b) the interests of the company's employees,
c) the need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others,
d) the impact of the company's operations on the community and the environment,
e) the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for
high standards of business conduct, and
f) the need to act fairly as between members of the company.
Shareholders
The current Board of the Company seeks to develop and retain a
shareholder base of long-term shareholders who are aligned with the
Group's strategy. The Board seeks to communicate the reasons behind
the structural and essential changes which were approved by
shareholders and initiated in the last quarter of 2019. These
included the reasons why changes in senior leadership in the Group
were necessary, the reasons why the refinancing the balance sheet
was essential, the reasons for the Company's designation as a cash
shell and the reasons behind the change in the Company's strategy.
It has done so through market updates when appropriate, through
multimedia engagement via the website and through direct
shareholder engagement via email and telephone as well as at
shareholder meetings. Whilst the Board would prefer to engage more
regularly with the Company's shareholder base, the commercially
sensitive nature of corporate transaction negotiations and findings
during due diligence often restricts fuller market communication
due to the confidential nature of relevant discussions and
matters.
Lenders, advisors, and suppliers
The current Board has taken a proactive approach in its
engagement with lenders and suppliers. The support of lenders and
suppliers throughout the financial year has been crucial in the
Board's ability to maintain cost discipline whilst settling and
resolving many of the legacy liability exposures, thereby allowing
the Company to attempt to turn around from its past
performance.
Employees
The Company's future success and current stability has required
a supportive, committed and adaptive team. Creating the right
environment which is commercially opportunistic an innovative as
well as disciplined has proven key in the Company's ability to
tightly manage its cash position whilst the Company has not had
access to capital markets for funding purposes.
Regulators
The Company has sought to engage in a respectful, positive and
collaborative way with its NOMAD and the London Stock Exchange
whilst pursuing its objective to complete a transaction which will
constitute a reverse takeover.
The Board of directors of Nu-Oil and Gas Plc consider, both
individually and together, that they have acted in a way they
consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the
success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole
(having regard to the stakeholders and matters set out in s172(1)
(a)-(f) of the Act) in the decisions taken during the year ended 30
June 2020.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Given the Company's designated status as an AIM Rule 15 Cash
Shell, the Board does not consider key performance indicators are
appropriate to measure the performance of the business. The Board
does, however, continue to closely monitor administrative expenses
and cash position. The critical non-financial KPI, at this stage,
is the ability to complete an acquisition or acquisitions which
would constitute a reverse takeover (RTO). The Directors expect
further KPIs will become relevant and reported following an RTO
acquisition.
On behalf of the Board
Jay Bhattacherjee, Non-Executive Chairman, 7 December 2020
Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements
Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 30 June 2020
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Revenue - -
Cost of sales - -
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Gross profit / (loss) - -
Administrative expenses (739) (1,441)
Other income 4 7 -
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Loss from operating activities (732) (1,441)
Finance expense 7 (306) (788)
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Loss before tax (1,038) (2,229)
Discontinued operations
Profit / (loss) from discontinued
operations 6 - (570)
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries joint-venture
and related party initiatives 6 388 -
Tax 8 - -
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Loss for the period (650) (2,799)
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Loss per share (pence per share)
Basic 9 (0.03p) (0.20p)
Diluted 9 (0.03p) (0.20p)
Loss per share (pence per share) continuing
operations
Basic 9 (0.04p) (0.16p)
Diluted 9 (0.04p) (0.16p)
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2020
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Loss for the period (650) (2,799)
Other comprehensive income / (expense)
Currency translation differences - 6
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Total comprehensive loss for the period
attributable to owners of the parent (650) (2,793)
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Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements
(continued)
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, as at 30 June
2020
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10 3 8
Intangible assets 10 - -
Other long-term assets - 500
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3 508
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 13 122 1,165
Cash and cash equivalents 230 58
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352 1,223
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Total assets 355 1,731
Current liabilities
Loans 16 (200) (2,562)
Trade and other payables 17 (655) (1,440)
Due to related parties 14 - (657)
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(855) (4,659)
Non-current liabilities
Provisions 11 - (491)
Loans 16 (966) -
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Total liabilities (1,821) (5,150)
Net liabilities (1,466) (3,419)
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Equity
Ordinary share capital 193 3,207
Share premium account 32,266 31,359
Reverse acquisition reserve - 9,364
Warrant reserves 415 404
Other reserves 3,016 (2,487)
C4 Loan Reserve 1,682
Accumulated losses (39,038) (45,266)
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Total equity (1,466) (3,419)
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The financial statements together with the notes to the
financial statements were approved by the Board
Jay Bhattacherjee, Non-Executive Chairman, 7 December 2020
Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements
(continued)
Company Statement of Financial Position, as at 30 June 2020
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10 3 5
3 5
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 13 122 1,165
Cash and cash equivalents 230 58
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352 1,223
Total assets 355 1,228
Current liabilities
Loans 16 (200) (2,562)
Trade and other payables 17 (655) (1,193)
Due to related parties 14 - (464)
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(855) (4,219)
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
Loans 16 (966) -
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Total liabilities (1,821) (4,219)
Net liabilities (1,466) (2,991)
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Equity
Ordinary share capital 193 3,207
Share premium account 32,266 31,359
Merger relief reserve - 7,548
Warrant reserve 415 404
Other reserves 3,016 (2,487)
C4 Loan Reserve 1,682 -
Accumulated losses (39,038) (43,022)
Total equity (1,466) (2,991)
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The Company has elected to take the exemption under section 408
of the Companies Act 2006 to not present the Parent Company income
statement or statement of comprehensive income. The loss for the
Parent Company for the year to 30 June 2020 was GBP1,078,000 (2019:
GBP2,698,000).
The financial statements together with the notes to the
financial statements were approved by the Board
Jay Bhattacherjee, Non-Executive Chairman, 7 December 2020
Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements
(continued)
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, for the year ended
30 June 2020
Ordinary Share Merger Warrant
Share Premium Relief C4 Loan and Other Accum Total
GBP'000 Capital Account Reserve Reserve Reserves Losses Equity
-------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- -------
Balance, 30 June
2018 3,072 31,062 9,364 - (2,078) (42,473) (1,053)
Loss for the period - - - - - (2,799) (2,799)
Currency translation
differences - - - - - 6 6
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Comprehensive loss - - - - - (2,793) (2,793)
Equity fundraise 135 297 - - (5) - 427
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Balance, 30 June
2019 3,207 31,359 9,364 - (2,083) (45,266) (3,419)
Comprehensive loss
in period - - - - - (650) (650)
Discontinued operations - - (9,364) - - 9,364 -
Fundraising & Loan
Refinancing 2 918 - 1,682 - - 2,602
Share Subdivision (3,016) - - - 3,016 - -
Other reserves &
warrants - (11) - - 2,498 (2,486) -
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Balance, 30 June
2020 193 32,266 - 1,682 3,431 (39,038) 1,466
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity, for the year ended 30
June 2020
Ordinary Share Reverse Warrant
Share Premium Acquisition C4 Loan and Other Accum Total
GBP'000 Capital Account Reserve Reserve Reserves Losses Equity
-------------------------- -------- -------- ------------ -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Balance, 30 June
2018 3,072 31,062 7,548 - (2,078) (40,324) (720)
Loss for the period - - - - - (2,698) (2,698)
Currency translation
differences - - - - - - -
-------------------------- -------- -------- ------------ -------- ---------- -------- -------
Comprehensive loss 3,072 31,062 7,548 - - (2,698) (2,698)
Equity fundraise 135 297 - - (5) - 427
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Balance, 30 June
2019 3,207 31,359 7,548 - (2,083) (43,022) (2,991)
Comprehensive loss
in period - - - - - (1,078) (1,078)
Discontinued operations - - (7,548) - - 7,548 -
Fundraising & Loan
Refinancing 2 918 - 1,682 - - 2,602
Share Subdivision (3,016) - - - 3,016 - -
Other reserves &
warrants - (11) - - 2,498 (2,486) -
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Balance, 30 June
2020 193 32,266 - 1,682 3,431 (39,038) 1,466
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Warrants and other reserves comprises: a warrant reserve of
GBP415,000, reflecting the total cost of warrants issued pre and
post IPO; and a deferred shares reserve of GBP3,016,000 which arose
following the share sub-division in November 2019.
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Consolidated Cash Flow
For the year ended 30 June 2020
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Cash flow from operating activities
Cash used in operating activities 18 (728) (1,130)
Net cash used in operating activities (728) (1,130)
Cash flow from financing activities
Share capital issued for cash 920 380
Loan repayments 16 (20) (53)
Net cash from financing activities 900 327
Net (decrease)/increase in cash in
the period 172 (803)
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Cash and cash equivalents at the start
of the period 58 861
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period 230 58
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Company Cash Flow
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Cash flow from operating activities
Cash used in operating activities 18 (728) (1,130)
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Net cash used in operating activities (728) (1,130)
Cash flow from financing activities
Share capital issued for cash 920 380
Loan repayments 16 (20) (53)
Net cash from financing activities 900 327
Net (decrease)/increase in cash in
the period 172 (803)
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Cash and cash equivalents at the start
of the period 58 861
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period 230 58
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Corporate Information
Nu-Oil and Gas Plc (the 'Company' and together with its
subsidiaries, the 'Group') is a company incorporated in England on
13 September 2007 and has registered address of Audley House, 13
Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX. The Group is domiciled in the UK
for tax purposes and its shares are quoted on the Alternative
Investments Market ('AIM') of the London Stock Exchange.
The Company is designated as an AIM Rule 15 Cash Shell.
1. Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements of the Group and the
financial statements of the parent Company have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the European Union (IFRSs as adopted by the EU), the
Companies Act 2006 that applies to companies reporting under IFRS,
and IFRS-IC interpretations. The consolidated financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS
requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also
requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of
applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a
higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where
assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated
financial statements are disclosed in note 2.
Changes in accounting principles and adoption of new and revised
standards
In the year ended 30 June 2020, the Directors have reviewed all
the new and revised Standards. The only relevant new standard that
is effective for this year's financial statements is IFRS 16
'Leases'. This standard does not have a material impact on the
financial statements. Furthermore, at the reporting date, the
Group's only lease arrangement is for a period of 12 months.
Consequently, the Group intends to use the exemptions provided by
the accounting standards for short-term leases (less than a
year).
There are no standards in issue but not yet effective which
could have a material impact on the financial statements.
Going concern
The Directors judge it appropriate to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the Consolidated and Company Financial
Statements.
In forming this judgement, the Directors reviewed the Group's
funding, budget and business plan for the twelve months from
signing the financial statements. The Directors have relied upon
the critical assumption that the Group will be able to achieve the
key milestones of the business plan, notably with regard to
securing an acquisition or acquisitions which will constitute a
reverse takeover, which they believe will result in the
availability of adequate additional funding.
The Directors have concluded that to the extent that these
assumptions are not valid, there exists a material uncertainty that
casts significant doubt upon the Group's and the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern.
Nevertheless, having stress-tested several forecast scenario
assumptions and based on the knowledge that the Company is actively
in negotiations with several targets, the Company is now assessing
the implications of such acquisitions under AIM Rules. The Company
has until 4 May 2021 to complete an acquisition which will
constitute a reverse takeover, failing which the Company's
admission to AIM could be cancelled, should this occur there would
be no external market for shareholders to trade their shares in the
Company.
The Directors therefore consider the assumptions as valid and
consequently continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing
the financial statements.
Basis of consolidation
The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business
combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of
a subsidiary is the fair value 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. The Group recognises any non-controlling interest
in the acquiree on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, either at
fair value or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share
of the recognised amounts of acquiree's identifiable net
assets.
Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities)
over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when
the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating
policies of an investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its
activities.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which
control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from
the date that control ceases.
Inter-company transactions, balances, income and expenses on
transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Profits and
losses resulting from inter-company transactions that are
recognised in assets are also eliminated. Accounting policies of
subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure
consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
Investments in Associates
Associates are all entities over which the Group has significant
influence but not control, generally accompanying a shareholding of
between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates
are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under the
equity method, the investment is initially recognised at cost, and
the carrying value is increased or decreased to recognise the
investor's share of the change in net assets of the investee after
the date of acquisition.
The Group's share of post-acquisition profit or loss is
recognised in the income statement, and its share of
post-acquisition movements in other comprehensive income is
recognised in other comprehensive income with a corresponding
adjustment to the carrying amount of the investment. When the
Group's share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its
interest in the associate, including any other unsecured
receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it
has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on
behalf of the associate. Distributions received from an associate
reduce the carrying amount of the investment.
The Group formerly held a 50% interest in the Marginal Field
Development (MFDevCo) Ltd. The Directors deem that the Group had
significant influence but not control over this entity. In
accordance with IAS 28 this investment was accounted for using the
equity method of accounting. At the year end the investment balance
is held at GBPnil following the reorganisation approved by
shareholders in November 2019, MFDevCo has been disposed.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies have been applied consistently
throughout the year.
Segment Reporting
IFRS 8 Operating Segments requires that the segments should be
reported on the same basis as the internal reporting information
that is provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The Group
adopts this policy and the chief operating decision-maker has been
identified as the Board of Directors of the Company.
Accounting policies
In historical periods, the focus in the Oil and Gas industry has
given rise to it implementing several industry specific accounting
policies relating to, interalia, oil and gas properties, intangible
capitalised development costs and licenses. Following the
divestment of its interests in MFDevCo and EOI these policies are
no longer relevant.
Fixtures and fittings, equipment
Office furniture, fittings and equipment is stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. The initial
cost of an asset comprises its purchase price, any costs directly
attributable to bringing the asset into operation, the initial
estimate of any decommissioning obligation, if any, and, for
qualifying assets, borrowing costs.
Office furniture, fittings and equipment is depreciated on a
straight-line basis over its expected useful life. The useful life
of the Company's office furniture, fittings and equipment is as
follows:
Office equipment 3 to 15 years
Office furniture, fixtures and 5 to 15 years
fittings
Other long-term assets
Long term assets usually in the form of deposits or investments,
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortised cost less any provisions for impairment. A provision for
impairment is established when there is objective evidence that the
Company will not benefit from cash flows of an amount at least
equal to the carrying value of the asset.
Government grant
Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value
where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be
received and the group will comply with all attached conditions.
Grants received in the period were for the Coronavirus Job
retention scheme and are included in other income. There are no
unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies attaching to these
grants. The group did not benefit directly from any other forms of
government assistance. Government grants relating to costs are
deferred and recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary
to match them with the costs that they are intended to
compensate.
Financial instruments
Financial assets
All of the Group's financial assets are held within a business
model whose objective is to collect contractual cash flows which
are solely payments of principals and interest and therefore
classified as subsequently measured at amortised cost. The Group's
and Company's financial assets include cash and cash equivalents
and trade and other receivables.
The Group assesses, on a forward-looking basis, any expected
credit loss, defined as the difference between the contractual cash
flows and the cash flows that are expected to be received.
Financial liabilities and equity
Financial instruments issued by the Group are treated as equity
only to the extent that they meet the following two conditions, in
accordance with IAS 32:
-- They include no contractual obligations upon the Group to
deliver cash or other financial assets or to exchange financial
assets or financial liabilities with another party under conditions
that are potentially unfavourable to the Group; and
-- Where the instrument will or may be settled in the Group's
own equity instruments, it is either a non-derivative that includes
no obligation to deliver a variable number of the Group's own
equity instruments or is a derivative that will be settled by the
Group exchanging a fixed amount of cash or other financial assets
for a fixed number of its own equity instruments. To the extent
that this definition is not met, the financial instrument is
classified as a financial liability.
As such, financial liabilities and equity instruments are
classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract
that evidences a residual interest of the assets of the Group after
deducting all of its liabilities.
Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at the fair value of the
proceeds received which is determined using a discount rate which
reflects the cost of borrowing to the Group. In subsequent periods
borrowings are recognised at amortised costs, using an effective
interest rate method. Any difference between the fair value of the
proceeds costs and the redemption amount is recognised as a finance
cost over the period of the borrowings.
The fair value of the liability portion of a convertible bond is
determined using a market interest rate for an equivalent
non-convertible bond. This amount is recorded as a liability on an
amortised cost basis until extinguished on conversion or maturity
of the bonds. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the
conversion option. This is recognised and included in shareholders'
equity, net of income tax effects.
Trade and other payables
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are stated initially
at fair value and then amortised cost.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the
proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Employee Benefit Trust
The Group has closed the Employee Benefit Trust as it had
expired by the reporting date. Prior to its closure, the assets and
liabilities of the Employee Benefit Trust were brought onto the
Statement of Financial Position of the Company. Shares held by the
trust were consolidated as a deduction from equity. This policy
applied to both the Company and the Group.
Performance Share Plan costs
The fair value of awards granted is recognised as an employee
expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is
measured at grant date, using an appropriate pricing model taking
into account the terms and conditions upon which the award was
granted, and is spread over the period during which the awards
vest. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect
the actual number of share awards that vest in the same period. At
each reporting date, the Company revises its estimates of the
number of options that are expected to vest. The Company recognises
the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the
income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Foreign currency translation
The Company's functional currency is sterling. Both Enegi Oil
Inc. and Enegi Finance Limited (both subsidiaries at the prior
year's reporting date) had a functional currency in Canadian
dollars. The Group's presentation currency is sterling.
In preparing the financial statements of the individual
companies, transactions in foreign currencies other than the
functional currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates
of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each
reporting date, monetary assets and liabilities that are
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates
prevailing on the reporting date.
Exchange rate differences arising on the settlement of monetary
items and on the retranslation of monetary items are included in
profit or loss for the period. Exchange rate differences arising on
the retranslation of non-monetary items carried at fair value are
included in profit or loss for the period except for differences
arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items in respect of
which gains and losses are recognised directly in equity. For such
non-monetary items, any exchange component of that gain or loss is
also recognised directly in equity.
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the Group's
foreign operations are translated at exchange rates prevailing on
the reporting date. Income and expense items are translated at the
average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates
fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the rate
at the date of the transaction is used.
Exchange differences that arise on long term intra-Group loans
are recognised in the income statement in the individual financial
statements of each Group company.
Income taxes
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and
prior period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered
from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax
laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Share capital
Issued share capital is recorded in the Statement of Financial
Position at nominal value with any premium at the date of issue
being credited to the share premium account.
Share-based transactions
From time to time, the Company may pay for goods or services
through the issue of new shares. The cost of such equity-settled
transactions is recognised in the income statement, together with a
corresponding increase in equity, in the period during which the
goods or services are received.
The value of such share based payments is measured by reference
to the fair value of the goods or services received or the market
value of the shares issued, whichever value is more readily
determinable.
Warrants
From time to time, the Company may issue warrants to suppliers
as partial payment for goods or services or to investors or
advisers in relation to the raising of new equity finance. When
warrants are issued as partial payment for goods or services
related to operations, the fair value of those warrants is
recognised as a cost in the income statement. When warrants are
issued in relation to the raising of new equity finance, the fair
value of those warrants is set off against share premium. Warrants
issued but not exercised are held in a warrant reserve within
equity.
Investment in subsidiary undertakings
Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recorded at cost plus
incidental expenses less any provision for impairment. Impairment
reviews are performed by the Directors when there has been an
indication of potential impairment.
Critical accounting judgements and estimates in applying the
Group's accounting policies
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements and
estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements
and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the process of
applying the Group's accounting policies, management have made the
following estimates that may have a significant effect on the
amounts recognised in the financial statements:
Estimates and Judgements
Going Concern: The financial information has been prepared
assuming the Group will continue as a going concern. The basis to
which the Directors have formed this critical accounting judgement
is further outlined in note 1 of the Group's accounts.
Determination of Discount Rates: Where settlement of the
liability component of a compound financial instrument is deferred,
the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present
value as at the date of initial recognition. The discount rate used
is generally judged to be the entity's incremental borrowing rate,
being the rate at which a similar borrowing might be obtained from
an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions; in
other words, a similar liability (including any embedded non-equity
derivative features) that does not have an associated equity
component.
3. Segmental Information
Prior to the Group's restructuring in 2019, the Group complied
with IFRS 8 Operating Segments which requires that the segments
should be reported on the same basis as the internal reporting
information that is provided to the chief operating decision-maker.
The Group adopts this policy and the chief operating decision-maker
has been identified as the Board of Directors of the Company.
Historically, the Directors considered there to be two operating
and reportable segments, being that of the development of the
non-Canadian based Oil and Gas opportunities and the operations in
western Newfoundland. Following the Company's divesting of
interests in both these segments and its designation as an AIM Rule
15 Cash Shell, these segments no longer apply.
Over the past year, given the state of the Group's operations,
the chief operating decision maker relies primarily on an
understanding of the cash requirements of the business to make
decisions about how resources are to be allocated across the
business. The decision to not commit further investment into Enegi
Oil Inc. together with an assessment as to the potential future
economic benefit from the portfolio held by Enegi Oil Inc gave rise
to the full impairment of intangible assets held in Enegi Oil Inc
in the prior period.
Excluding intercompany balances, the net assets of Enegi Oil
Inc. at 30 June 2020 are as follows
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Non-current assets
Tangible assets - 3
Other long-term assets - 500
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- 503
Current assets
Trade and other receivables - -
Cash and cash equivalents - -
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Total assets - 503
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables - (247)
Due to related parties - (343)
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- (590)
Non-current liabilities
Provisions - (491)
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Total liabilities - (1,081)
Net liabilities - (578)
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Subsequent to the reporting date, the Company returned the
equity interest held in Enegi Oil Inc. further information is set
out in Discontinued Operations.
4. Grant income
The Company has availed of government initiatives designed to
support businesses impacted by Covid-19. Regarding the job
retention scheme support initiatives, the Company has recognised
GBP7,000 in respect of grant income for employees furloughed during
the year.
5. Operating Loss
Operating loss is after charging:
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
-------------------------------------------- ----- ---- -----
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 2 1,000
Directors' fees 216 345
Debt provisions and recharge to MFDevCo - (151)
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During the year, the Group obtained various services from its
auditors, the costs of which are set out below:
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Audit fees 19 30
Other services - -
Tax compliance 4 10
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23 40
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The tax compliance fees are payable in respect of the previous
auditor.
6. Discontinued Operations
On 21 October 2019, the Company announced the returning of the
interest held in Enegi Oil Inc.('Enegi') to Enegi with immediate
effect. The returning of equity to Enegi was done as per the
applicable laws in Newfoundland, Canada. As a result of that
action, Nu-Oil and Gas held no further claim or call on Enegi.
On 4 November 2019, shareholders approved the resolutions put to
a General Meeting which included the divestment of MFDevCo as a
part of the wider and essential restructuring initiatives announced
in early October 2019.
The consequence of this was the Company's formal designation as
an AIM Rule 15 Cash Shell, which was announced by the Company on 4
November 2019.
The Company's interest in Enegi Finance Ltd. a dormant company
originally established for finance and structuring purposes to
support the development of the Group's interests in the Canadian
oil and gas assets commenced the process of being wound-up. It was
officially struck off the register of companies in October
2020.
The reversal of balances held in the consolidated and parent
company accounts gave rise to non-cash net gain in the year of
GBP388,000 in relation to the disposal of subsidiaries,
joint-venture and related party initiatives. The performance
results of discontinued operations are presented below:
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
---------------------------------- ----- ---- -----
Revenue - -
Operating expenses - -
Administrative expenses - (238)
Impairment of intangible assets (332)
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Loss from operating activities - (570)
Finance expense - -
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Loss before tax - (570)
Tax - -
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Loss for the period - (570)
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The operations in western Newfoundland were conducted by Enegi
Oil Inc. No operational financial activity was reported during the
period 1 July 2019 and 21 October 2019. For the financial year
ended 2019, Enegi Oil Inc reported a loss of GBP570,000. No
interest revenue or expense was generated or incurred. Given the
trading losses, no income tax expense has been incurred.
7. Finance costs
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Interest expense 306 788
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In 2020, the Company refinanced the loan it formerly held with
Shard. The loan, refinanced with C4 Energy is detailed further in
Note 16
8. Taxation
The Group has no current or deferred tax charge in the current
or previous financial year. The Group has a net unrecognised
deferred income tax asset. Differences were accounted for as
follows:
Note 2020 2019
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Statutory income tax rate 19% 19%
GBP'000
------------------------------- ----- ----------- -------------
Loss for the period (650) (2,229)
Expected income tax recovery (124) (532)
Effect of overseas tax rates - (55)
Permanent difference - 55
Transferred to losses 124 532
Total tax - -
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The deferred income tax asset not recognised at 30 June 2020 is
comprised of the following:
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Non-capital loss carried forward 11,245 8,866
Canadian Pool Assets - 1,830
Total tax losses 11,245 10,696
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Subsequent to the reporting date, the Company returned the
equity interest held in Enegi Oil Inc as previously described.
9. Loss per Share (Expressed in Pence)
Loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing the loss for
the year by the weighted average number of common shares in issue
during the year.
Group, including discontinued operations 2020 2019
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Loss attributable to shareholders (GBP'000) (650) (2,799)
Weighted average number of shares in
issue 2,596,306,459 1,393,255,721
Fully diluted weighted average number
of shares in issue 2,596,306,459 1,393,255,721
Basic loss per share (expressed in pence
per share) (0.03p) (0.20p)
Diluted loss per share (expressed in
pence per share) (0.03p) (0.20p)
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Company, excluding discontinued operations 2020 2019
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Loss attributable to shareholders (GBP'000) (1,038) (2,229)
Weighted average number of shares in
issue 2,596,306,459 1,393,255,721
Fully diluted weighted average number
of shares in issue 2,596,306,459 1,393,255,721
Basic loss per share (expressed in pence
per share) (0.04p) (0.16p)
Diluted loss per share (expressed in
pence per share) (0.04p) (0.16p)
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There were 192,000,000 (2019: 53,000,000) share options issued
which are anti-dilutive as at 30 June 2020.
10. Tangible and Intangible Assets
Tangible assets
Fixtures, Tangible
fittings O&G capitalised Group
GBP'000 and equipment properties dev costs ARO Total
---------------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------ ----- --------
Cost
1 July 18 429 3,823 14,007 810 19,069
Net additions / disposals - - - - -
Currency exchange
movement 106 388 22 516
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30 June 19 429 3,929 14,395 832 19,585
Net additions / disposals - - - - -
Currency exchange
movement - (42) (154) (9) (205)
Discontinued operations (429) (3,887) (14,241) (823) (19,380)
---------------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------ ----- --------
30 June 20 - - - - -
Charge / impairment
1 July 19 (242) (3,823) (14,007) (802) (18,874)
Charge and impairments (182) (5) (187)
Currency exchange
movement (106) (388) (22) (516)
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30 June 19 (424) (3,929) (14,395) (829) (19,577)
Charge and impairments (2) - - - (2)
Currency exchange
movement - 42 154 9 205
Discontinued operations 426 3,887 14,241 820 19,377
---------------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------ ----- --------
30 June 20 - - - - 3
Carrying value
30 June 19 5 - - 3 8
30 June 20 3 - - - 3
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At the reporting date, the Company had tangible assets with a
carrying value of GBP3,000 (30 June 2019 GBP5,000). These are shown
as fixtures, fittings and equipment in the above table. All other
tangible assets have been removed as a part of discontinued
operations.
Intangible assets - Group
Intangible Capitalised
capitalised exploration Group
GBP'000 dev costs costs Licenses Total
----------------------------- ------------ ------------ -------- -------
Cost
1 July 18 899 1,919 470 3,288
Net additions / disposals
Currency exchange movement 53 13 66
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30 June 19 899 1,972 483 3,354
Net additions / disposals - - - -
Currency exchange movement - (21) (5) (26)
Discontinued operations (899) (1951) (478) (3,328)
----------------------------- ------------ ------------ -------- -------
30 June 20 - - - -
Charge / impairment
1 July 18 (408) (1,597) (470) (2,475)
Charge and impairments (491) (322) (813)
Currency exchange movement (53) (13) (66)
----------------------------- ------------ ------------ -------- -------
30 June 19 (899) (1,972) (483) (3,354)
Charge and impairments - - - -
Currency exchange movement - 21 5 26
Discontinued operations 899 1951 478 3,328
----------------------------- ------------ ------------ -------- -------
30 June 20 - - - -
Carrying value
30 June 19 - - - -
30 June 20 - - - -
----------------------------- ------------ ------------ -------- -------
In 2019, the Directors conducted a review of the carrying value
of the Group's tangible and intangible fixed assets and concluded
there was nil recoverable economic value from its intangible
assets. Following the divestment of the oil and gas portfolio, the
costs and accumulated impairment and charges have been removed and
shown as discontinued operations
11. Provisions
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
----------------------------------- ----- ----------- ---------
Balance at start of year 491 470
Currency translation differences - 25
Discontinued operations (491)
Unwinding of discount rate - (4)
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Balance at end of year - 491
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Under the terms of the lease and licence, Enegi Oil Inc, had an
obligation to comply with the provincial laws of abandonment. That
obligation involved closing in any wells and removing the well-head
equipment, removing any buildings, engineering structures,
materials and waste from the site and then replanting the land to
restore it to its original condition. Following the return of
equity in Enegi Oil Inc., Nu-Oil and Gas has no further interest in
Enegi Oil Inc and is no longer required to account for its
interests.
12. Other Long-Term Assets and Investments
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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License deposits 500 500
Discontinued operations (500) -
Balance at end of year - 500
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The licence deposits are held by the relevant regulatory body.
They were paid over when Enegi Oil Inc acquired its stakes in the
lease and licence. The terms provided that the deposits would
either be returned at the expiry of the lease and licence or set
off against royalty payments if and when they become due.
Following the returning of the Group's interest in Enegi Oil
Inc. these balances are no longer carried as a receivable and have
been removed as a part of discontinued operations.
Company investments
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Investment in Group companies at start
of year - 326
Impairment - (326)
Investment in Group companies at end - -
of year
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In 2019, the Directors conducted a review of the carrying value
of the Company's other long-term assets, which consisted of
investments in Group companies and in MFDevCo. The balance
represented the carrying value of the investment in Enegi Oil Inc.
The impairment in the prior period reflected the application of the
Group's accounting policy with respect to the amortisation of Enegi
Oil Inc.'s capitalised exploration costs.
The Group held a 50% interest in MFDevCo in which it has
invested as part of its marginal or stranded field strategy. Its
investment had been accounted for using the equity method and was
deemed to have zero value as the cumulative losses in MFDevCo
exceeded the investment that had been made by the Group.
13. Trade and Other Receivables
Trade and other receivables
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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Sales taxes receivables 85 -
Prepayments and other receivables 37 1,165
122 1,165
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The trade and other receivables showing in the Company's
statement of financial position relate to sales taxes receivable of
GBP81,000 (2019: GBPnil) and prepayments and other receivables of
GBP27,000 (2019: GBP1,165,000). Other receivables in 2019 related
to services provided to MFDevCo as part of the former marginal
field strategy. These amounts are no longer recoverable following
the divestment of the interest in MFDevCo in November 2019.
14. Related Party Transactions
Group
All of the Group's related party balances were settled as a part
of the November 2019 restructuring and removed as a part of
discontinued operations.
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
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RMRI Group 367 367
RMRI Group (UK) 464 464
RMRI Canada Inc. 193 193
Discontinued operations (1,024) -
- 1,024
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In addition to the above, in 2019 GBP556,000 was recorded in the
Company's accruals as Applications for Payment but not yet
invoiced. These too have been discharged as a part of discontinued
operations.
Company
In 2019 the Company was owed an additional GBP151,000 by its
principal trading subsidiary, Enegi Oil Inc. As a result of the
trading performance of Enegi Oil Inc. the Company has provided in
full against this receivable and as such the amount carried at 30
June 2019 was GBPnil.
Amounts owed by the Company to the companies listed above in
2019 totalled GBP469,000. During the year no charges were
incurred.
15. Ordinary Share Capital and Share Premium Account
In October 2015, the Company undertook a reorganisation of its
share capital. Under the Companies Act 2006 a company is unable to
issue shares at a subscription price which is lower than the
nominal value. Therefore, in order to raise additional funding a
reorganisation of the Company's share capital was performed.
The reorganisation subdivided existing shares into new ordinary
shares with a nominal value of GBP0.001 and deferred shares with a
nominal value of GBP0.009. The deferred shares, amongst other
things, are not traded, do not receive dividends and do not have
voting rights. The issue of new ordinary shares will not require
the issuance of deferred shares to new subscribers. At the time of
the reorganisation 189,792,348 shares were in circulation.
During the year the Company again undertook a reorganisation of
its share capital for similar reasons to those noted above. The
reorganisation subdivided shares into new ordinary shares with a
nominal value of GBP0.000001 and deferred shares with a nominal
value of GBP0.000999. The deferred shares, amongst other things,
are not traded, do not receive dividends and do not have voting
rights. The issue of new ordinary shares will not require the
issuance of deferred shares to new subscribers. Following the
reorganisation, the placing and the issue of the settlement shares
approved by shareholders on 04 November 2019, 2,590,393,217 shares
were in circulation.
Number of Ordinary
shares Share capital
Note 000's GBP
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Issued ordinary shares of 0.0001p
each 3,390,393 3,390
Issued deferred shares of 0.0999p
each 189,792 189,603
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The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during
the year was 2,596,306,459 (2019: 1,393,255,721).
The movement in share capital and share premium in the current
is as follows:
Deferred Ord. Share Share
Ord. Shares Shares Capital Premium Total
Note 000's 000's GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------- ------ ----------- -------- ---------- -------- --------
Balance, 1 July 2019 1,498,727 189,792 3,207 31,359 34,566
Effect of share reorganisation - - (3,016) - (3,016)
Effect of warrants - - - (11) (11)
Share issue 1,891,667 - 2 918 920
Balance, 30 June 2020 1,498,727 189,792 193 32,266 32,459
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At 30 June 2020, the warrants relating to the Company's ordinary
share capital had been issued:
Exercise Price
Ord.Shares GBP GBP Expiry
----------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------
Warrants: Company's Nomad 9,416,885 0.0063 6 November 2021
Warrants: Company's Broker 13,043,478 0.01150 28 March 2021
Warrants: Company's Broker 8,333,333 0.00030 3 April 2024
Warrants: Company's former
Broker 10,000,000 0.01100 26 July 2022
Warrants: Various 110,000,000 0.000625 19 January 2024
----------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------
16. Net debt
YA Global Shard Loan C4 Loan Total
------------------------------- --------- ---------- -------- -------
Balance 1 July 2018 (183) (1,643) - (1,826)
Cash flows - repayments 15 38 - 53
Movements in accrued interest (13) (776) - (789)
------------------------------- --------- ---------- -------- -------
Balance 30 June 2019 (181) (2,381) - (2,562)
Movement in accrued interest (39) (119) - (158)
Refinancing - 2,500 (2,500) -
Cash flows - repayments 20 - - 20
Movement in accrued interest - - (148) (148)
Transfer to equity loan
reserve - - 1,682 1,682
Balance 30 June 2020 (200) - (966) (1,166)
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In October 2019, Shard Capital Management Limited ('Shard') sold
its interest in the Shard Loan to C4 Energy Limited ('C4').
Following the novation of the loan, the Company agreed refinancing
terms with C4 and entered into a convertible loan note instrument
resulting in the issuance of loan notes with a par value of
GBP2,500,000. The notes are convertible into ordinary shares at a
fixed price of 0.05p per share at the option of the lender, are
freely transferable and have a maturity date in October 2024. The
notes are unsecured and carry a nil interest coupon.
In accordance with IAS 32, judgement is requirement when
determining the classification of financial instruments in terms of
liability or equity. These judgements include an assessment of
whether the financial instrument includes any embedded derivative
features, whether it includes contractual obligations upon the
Group to deliver cash or other financial assets or to exchange
financial assets or financial liabilities with another party, and
whether that obligation will be settled by the Company exchanging a
fixed amount of cash or other financial assets for a fixed number
of its own equity instruments.
Under the terms of accounting standard IAS 32, the C4 loan note
instrument is assessed to be a non-derivative compound financial
instrument and as such the Company is required to recognise
separately the components of the financial instrument that (a)
creates a financial liability and (b) grants an option to the
holder of the instrument to convert it into an equity instrument of
the entity. In establishing the value of these components, an
effective interest rate must be used. The value of the liability
component is determined by discounting the par value at the
effective interest rate upon initial recognition. The discount rate
used for this purpose has been assessed to be 25%. By reference,
the cost of capital of the Shard loan was used as a start point in
forming this judgement; a sensitivity of +/- 5% in the interest
rate would result in a decrease/increase in the value of the
liability component as at the reporting date of
GBP146,000/GBP185,000 and an increase in the finance expense of
GBP3,000/GBP2,000. The discount is then unwound over the remaining
life of the loan. The value attributable to equity component
represents the residual interest in the instrument upon initial
recognition. Consequently, at the point of initial recognition, the
sum of the carrying amounts assigned to the liability and equity
components is always equal to the value of the instrument as a
whole, namely GBP2,500,000.
The Company remains contractually obligated to settle the full
GBP2,500,000 which remains outstanding until it is extinguished
through conversion, maturity of the instrument, or some other
transaction.
The Company also has a loan with YA Global. In March 2020, the
Group reached a settlement agreement with YA Global regarding
amounts owing to them upon satisfactory completion of a transaction
constituting a reverse takeover. YA Global has indicated it may
accept settlement via newly issued ordinary shares.
17. Trade and Other Payables
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
------------------------------- ----- ---- -----
Trade payables 473 512
Accruals 157 752
Taxation and social security 6 115
Other payables - 50
Pension 19 11
655 1,440
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The trade and other payables shown in the Company's statement of
financial position relate to trade payables and accruals of
GBP651,000 (2019: GBP1,132,000).
18. Cash Used in Operations
Consolidated
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
--------------------------------------------- ----- ------------- ---------
Loss before income tax - continuing
operations (1,038) (2,229)
Loss before income tax - discontinued
operations 388 (570)
---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ---------
Loss before income tax (650) (2,799)
Related party and global settlement
agreement (388) 117
Increase/(decrease) in trade and
other payables 122 (64)
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 2 1,000
Decrease/(increase) in receivables (120) (172)
Other non-cash movements - -
Financing activities increase / (decrease) 306 788
Cash flows used in operating activities (728) (1,130)
---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ---------
Company
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
-------------------------------------------- ----- ------------- ---------
Loss before income tax - continuing
operations (1,038) (2,698)
Loss before income tax - discontinued
operations (40) -
--------------------------------------------------- ------------- ---------
Loss before income tax (1,078) (2,698)
Decrease in related party payable 40 105
Increase/(decrease) in trade and
other payables 123 (114)
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 2 996
Decrease in receivables (121) (207)
Other non-cash movements - -
Financing activities increase / decrease) 306 788
Cash flows used in operating activities (728) (1,130)
--------------------------------------------------- ------------- ---------
19. Employees and Directors
GBP'000 Note 2020 2019
----------------------------------- ----- ---- ----
Employees 168 222
Directors 216 345
Social Security Costs and Taxes 20 45
------------------------------------------ ---- ----
404 612
----------------------------------------- ---- ----
Average monthly number of people
employed 3 5
------------------------------------------ ---- ----
Excluding settlement and termination costs, the largest Director
emoluments for the year were GBP88,500 (2019: GBP120,000).
20. Financial Instruments
The Company's principal financial instruments comprise cash,
trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and accruals
and loan amounts owed, which are set out in the Statement of
Financial Position. The carrying values of the Company's financial
instruments approximate their fair values due to the short-term
maturity and normal trade credit terms of these instruments.
Financial instruments issued by the Group are treated as equity
only to the extent they meet the relevant conditions in accordance
with IAS 32. Specifically, the Company's loan with C4 is the only
such instrument issued by the Company, refer Note 16 .
For the other financial instruments referred to above, credit
and liquidity risks are noted.
Credit risk on liquid funds is considered limited because the
Group counterparty exposure is to a UK and international bank with
an investment grade credit rating. Liquidity risk implies
maintaining sufficient funds to meet the Company's liabilities when
they fall due. The Board has been disciplined in managing the
Company's cash and commitment positions actively engaging with
creditors and advisors to ensure committed credit lines are agreed
and reasonable and through its regular review of the Company's cash
forecast. The liquidity risk associated with the C4 loan is
considered negligible.
21. Subsidiary Companies and Investments
Principal Group investments
Following the reorganisation in November 2019, the Group had
just one subsidiary at the year end, namely Enegi Finance Limited,
which was wholly owned. Enegi Finance Limited was a dormant entity
and has since been wound-up and was officially struck off the
register of companies in October 2020. Its former registered office
was at 5th Floor, Castlefield House, Liverpool Road, Manchester,
England, M3 4SB.
22. Post balance sheet events
Subsequent to the year end, on 8 July 2020, the Company updated
the market to confirm that the transaction announced 14 April 2020
was no longer proceeding despite efforts to agree mutually
acceptable terms.
On 9 September 2020, the Company announced that in line with the
guidance issued in Inside AIM: Coronavirus Temporary Measures 20
March 2020, the Company has been granted an extension to the
deadline by which it must complete a reverse takeover (as set out
in AIM Rule 15) ("RTO") by six months from 4 November 2020.
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